INFLUENZA VACCINE ('Flu Jab')

About this treatment

Why Consider Getting the Flu Vaccine? The flu is more than just a bad cold; it's a serious illness that can have you bedridden for up to two weeks, even if you're generally healthy. The flu virus spreads easily through coughing, sneezing, and even direct hand contact, making it challenging to avoid. Symptoms of the flu include: Persistent coughing Body aches and muscle soreness Headaches Chills and shivering High temperature or fever Feeling disoriented or out of sorts Is the Flu Vaccine Available to You at No Cost? Note that the NHS offers complimentary flu vaccinations to individuals who are 65 years old or older, as well as to those considered vulnerable and their caregivers. We recommend contacting your local pharmacy or general practitioner to see if you qualify for a free vaccine. Please be aware that our clinic does not provide this complimentary service. If you do not meet the NHS criteria but wish to safeguard yourself during the flu season, our private flu vaccination service is here to serve you. This is an excellent way to ensure your and your family's health throughout the winter months. WHICH VACCINE IS AVAILABLE? We are offering the Quadrivalent Cell Culture Influenza Vaccine (QIVc) Seqirus Flu Vaccine, as recommended by the Welsh Government for 2023/2024. This vaccine complies with the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendation (northern hemisphere) and EU recommendation for the 2023/2024 season. WHO IS THIS VACCINE FOR? Under the age of 65 years. Please note due to insurance purposes, we do not treat anyone under the age of 18 years old. WHO IS NOT SUITABLE FOR THIS VACCINE? Contraindications include any known allergy to the active ingredients, to any of the inactive ingredients listed below: - Sodium chloride - Potassium chloride - Magnesium chloride hexahydrate - Disodium phosphate dihydrate - Potassium dihydrogen phosphate - Water for injections - possible trace residues such as beta-propiolactone, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, and polysorbate 80. - if you are experiencing a moderate or severe feverish illness or an acute illness, vaccination should be deferred.