FRIDAY, 14 OCTOBER, 2016

Brechin Health Centre flu vaccination clinics

NHS Tayside is encouraging members of the public in at-risk groups, as well as healthcare workers, to take up the offer of a free seasonal flu vaccination at Brechin Health Centre.

The vaccine is available free of charge for people in at-risk groups, pregnant women, those aged 65 years and over and unpaid carers.

The clinics are running on the following dates. Patients are requested to make every effort to attend the clinic allocated to their surname.

Saturday, 22 October, 2016

Surnames A – D from 8.30 – 10am

Surnames E – H from 10.00 – 11 am

Surnames I – L from 11.00 – noon

Saturday, 29 October, 2016

Surnames M – Q from 8.30 – 10am

Surnames R – T from 10.00 -11 am

Surnames U – Z from 11.00 – noon

No appointment is necessary. Vaccinations will be given in order of arrival. Please contact the surgery on 01356 624411 if you are unsure if you are eligible to receive a vaccine.

Children aged between two and five who are not at school can also receive the childhood flu immunisation. Please contact the practice to arrange appointments.

NHS Tayside Consultant in Public Health Dr Daniel Chandler said, “Flu can be a serious illness, even in fit, healthy people. It makes people feel extremely unwell for many days and full recovery normally takes a week. Even fit and healthy people can develop more serious consequences and can require hospitalisation.

“For those in the at-risk groups, the complications of seasonal flu can be deadly. The best way to be protected is to get the jab – and the earlier the better – as this will stop flu from spreading to others who might be at risk.

“The vaccine is normally just one jab given by a health professional. It only takes a few moments and offers protection for around a year.”

For further information on the flu campaign, please visit www.immunisationscotland.org.uk

Contact:

NHS Tayside Communications

(01382) 740718