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Each year there is a national campaign to encourage people who are eligible to take up their Influenza (flu) vaccine. Flu can be very serious. It is caused by a virus and can lead to illnesses such as bronchitis and pneumonia, which may need treatment in hospital. There are outbreaks of flu every winter, especially in hospitals and care homes. In the UK thousands of people die from flu related illnesses, according to the UK Government getting vaccinated against flu cuts the risk of being hospitalised with flu by a third in adults.
Having a flu vaccine every year is the best way to protect yourself, those you love and care for against flu. So please sign up for your free flu vaccine.
If you have ICT access please log onto: Flu Vaccinations - Flu Vaccinations (rctcbc.gov.uk) to book your flu jab.
If you don't have ICT access please call: 01443 425010 to book your jab.
Bookings will start from 18th September please DO NOT book before then! You will need your...
•National Insurance number
•Date of Birth
If you work for Health & Social Care, please book into the Health & Social Care Flu Clinics.
(NB Due to a high level of missed appointments last year unfortunately there will be a £20 charge if you fail to attend your appointment).
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