Vaccinations

Preston & South Ribble Primary Care Network

We are starting flu vaccinations in September. Please contact the surgery for more information.

Children

It is important that your children are fully vaccinated. Baby’s first vaccination appointments will be organised for you and sent to you via text message or a letter.

Click here for the NHS recommended vaccination schedule

Adults

Flu vaccination is offered annually to those in at-risk groups as well as carers and health professionals. One-off vaccines are also available for pneumonia and shingles (aged 70 and over).

If you require routine vaccinations please make arrangements to see the Practice nurse.

Does Age Affect The Risk Of Flu?

Yes. If you are aged 65 years or over or you are at higher risk

Who is at risk?

If you are aged 65 years or over or if you are on regular inhaled steroids
If you have a chronic respiratory disease (including asthma)
If you have chronic heart disease
If you have chronic renal disease
If you are diabetic
If you have a weak immune system
If you live in a long-stay residential or nursing home
If you have a chronic liver disease
If you are a carer

Do I Need To Be Protected Against Pneumococcal Infection?

Everybody aged 65 and over should now be immunised to help protect them against pneumococcal infection which can cause diseases such as pneumonia, septicaemia (blood poisoning) and meningitis. Please phone the surgery during September to make an appointment if the above applies to you.