Flu Vaccine

Flu vaccines effectively provide protection against flu viruses as well as influenza. Although you might still get the flu after the vaccination, it won’t be as serious. Besides, the vaccine will not only keep you safe but also those around you. Since vaccines stop the spread of the flu virus, it keeps those at high risk, for example, anyone suffering from chronic diseases safe. At Longhill Pharmacy, we are now providing the flu vaccine in Longhill.
 
 

Who can have the flu vaccine in Longhill?

 
The flu vaccine is not only safe but also effective. The NHS offers it every year to help protect individuals at risk of getting severely sick from the flu.
 
The best time to get the flu vaccine is in the autumn or early winter just before the spread of flu begins. However, you can have the vaccine later.
 
The NHS provides the vaccine for free to people who:
 
– are 50 and over (including those who’ll be 50 by 31 March 2022)
– have certain medical conditions
– are pregnant
– are in long-stay residential care
– receive a carer’s allowance, or are the main caregiver for either an older or disabled person who may be vulnerable if you fall ill
– reside with a person who is more likely to get infections (for instance, someone who has HIV, has undergone a transplant, or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis)
– frontline medical or social care workers
 

Who cannot get the flu vaccine?

 
Although most individuals can have to get the flu vaccine, there are a few who are not eligible. These include:
 
– Anyone who had a severe allergic reaction to the vaccine in the past
– People who have egg allergies. Since certain flu vaccines contain eggs, ask your GP or pharmacist for a low-egg or egg-free vaccine
– If you are unwell with high fevers, it’s advisable to get the vaccine after recovery
 
 

How effective is the vaccine?

 
The flu vaccine provides the best protection against the main types of flu viruses. However, there’s still a small chance you might catch the flu.
 
The vaccine can take 10 to 14 days for it to work.
 
Visit Longhill Pharmacy for your flu shot.
 
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