Getting the flu jab is a great idea. Maybe you are worried about catching the flu or you are concerned about having time off work, or maybe you just want to make sure you do not pass it on to the more vulnerable members of your family. Whatever the reason, having the flu vaccine against this year’s strain of seasonal flu can give you protection and peace of mind.
Highem Pharmacy in Leicester gives NHS flu jabs to people aged 18 years and older who are eligible to receive the jab for free.
The NHS flu jab for the 2023/24 flu season is eligible for:
– Adults 65 and over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2024)
– People with certain medical conditions (including children in at-risk groups from 6 months of age)
– Pregnant women
– People living with someone who’s prone to getting severe infections due to a weakend immune system such as living with someone with HIV, had a transplant or having treatment for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
– Frontline health or social care workers
If you do not qualify for a free NHS flu jab we can still provide you with a private flu vaccination and this applies to both under and over 50s.
Most people can have a flu vaccine. However, there are a couple of exceptions:
If you are currently unwell with a fever, you should delay getting the flu jab.
If you have an egg allergy, speak to your GP or pharmacist before getting the jab.
Please speak to our team about eligibility, how to get your flu jab in Leicester and to book this service.
Visit us today to find out more about our flu jab service in Leicester.
