The Farley Road Medical Practice

Do not book a flu vaccination unless you fall into one of the high risk groups.Do not book a flu vaccination unless you fall into one of the high risk groups.

The following patients are considered to be at a higher than average risk of developing complications of flu and it is recommended that you should have a flu jab if you:

• Are 65 or over,
• Have a serious medical condition (see below),
  
• Live in a residential or nursing home,
  
• Are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill,
  
• Are a healthcare or social care professional directly involved in patient care, or
  

Medical Conditions that put you at higher risk of flu:

• Chronic (long-term) respiratory disease, such as severe asthma, COPD or bronchitis
  
• Chronic heart disease, such as heart failure
  
• Chronic kidney disease
  
• Chronic liver disease
  
• Chronic neurological disease, such as Parkinson's disease or motor neurone disease,
  
• Diabetes
  
• A weakened immune system due to disease (such as HIV/AIDS) or treatment (such as cancer treatment.