Flu Vaccines for people in Greenwich

Greenwich people who are eligible for flu vaccines this winter are being encouraged to use local pharmacies or contact their GP practice.

It’s important to get your flu vaccinations if you’re eligible. Getting vaccinated every year will top up your protection and reduce your risk of getting severe symptoms.

The flu vaccine is recommended for people with certain long-term health conditions, including:

• conditions that affect your breathing, such as asthma (needing a steroid inhaler or tablets), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cystic fibrosis
• heart conditions, such as coronary heart disease or heart failure
• chronic kidney disease
• liver disease, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis
• some conditions that affect your brain or nerves, such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy
• diabetes or Addison’s disease
• a weakened immune system due to a condition such as HIV or AIDS, or due to a treatment such as chemotherapy or steroid medicine
• problems with your spleen, such as sickle cell disease, or if you’ve had your spleen removed
• a learning disability
• being very overweight – a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above

If you’re eligible for an NHS flu vaccine, you can:

• Find a pharmacy that offers NHS flu vaccination (if you’re aged 18 or over)
• contact your GP surgery to book an appointment.

Some people may be able to get vaccinated through their maternity service or care home.

Children aged 2 and 3 years old can get the Children’s flu vaccine at their GP surgery. School-aged children will get their vaccine through their school or a community clinic.

For more information on Flu Vaccine click the link below 

Flu Vaccine