Rowlands Flu Vaccination

Influenza, commonly known as Flu is a viral infection that attacks the respiratory system i.e. the nose, throat and the lungs. It is highly contagious, meaning it can spread easily from person to person. It can rapidly transmit in crowded areas including schools and nursing homes.

Symptoms usually start with a cough or a sneeze, resulting in the spread of tiny droplets containing the virus which can be breathed in by others, or it can land on surfaces that are touched. Even people with mild or no symptoms can infect others.

Interesting Fact: A sneeze or cough can actually remain on hands and surfaces for a whole 24 hours

Symptoms can develop quite quickly and the following could be experienced:

• Sore throat
• Dry or chesty cough
• Muscle aches
• Sudden fever – temperature of 38°C or above
• Feeling tired/exhausted or have difficulty sleeping
• Headache, diarrhoea or tummy pain
• Have a loss of appetite, feel sick
• Children can also get pain in the ears and will appear less active

If you fall into any of the categories below, you may be eligible* for a FREE NHS flu jab if:

• You’re over 50 (Wales Only)
• You’re over 65 
• You are in one of the following ‘risk categories’ : 
  • You're pregnant
  • You have asthma or a lung condition
  • You have chronic heart disease
  • You have diabetes
  • You have a chronic kidney or liver condition
  • You've had a stroke
  • You have an illness or are taking medicines that affect your immune system
  • Those in long-stay residential care homes
  • Carers
  • Close Contacts of immunocompromised individuals
  • Frontline staff employed by the following types of social care :
    • A registered residential care or nursing home
    • Registered domiciliary care provider
    • A voluntary managed hospice provider

The NHS flu vaccination service is available in selected pharmacies**

For more information on who is eligible, please visit the NHS website or speak to one of our Pharmacy teams. 

Our Private Flu jab service is priced at only £14.99 for anyone aged 2years and over, who does not fall into any of these categories.

* Eligibility will be confirmed following consultation with pharmacist 
** Subject to availability.

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