FLU & OTHER VACCINES
TRAVEL VACCINES
We operate a travel & vaccination clinic and are can generally prescribe with most vaccinations
We offer a full range of vaccinations and travel advice at our Centre, including Yellow Fever. This is an open service, also available to patients registered with GPs elsewhere. Please bring your vaccination records with you. We can also issue medical passports when needed. For further details about our travel clinic, click here.
INFLUENZA (FLU) VACCINE
For more information about the flu vaccine please follow this link.
Annual Influenza Vaccination Campaign
The annual influenza (flu) vaccination campaign takes place in early autumn.If you are registered with a family practice/GP, you will automatically receive an invitation for the influenza vaccination if you:
- Are 60 years of age or older.
- Have a medical condition such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, lung disease, or a weakened immune system.
The administration of this year’s planned vaccinations will take place on 10 October. IHCH will send invitations each year to eligible patients who meet the criteria listed above. If you believe you are eligible but have not received an invitation, please contact the GP Department. If your eligibility is confirmed, we will provide you with a request form and arrange for your vaccination.
- Children aged 6 months to 8 years:
- First-time vaccination: They require two doses spaced at least 4 weeks apart to build adequate immunity.
- Previously vaccinated: If they have received at least one flu shot in a prior season, a single dose is sufficient.
- Children aged 9 years and older:
- They only require a single dose, regardless of their past vaccination history.
- Infants under 6 months:
- The flu vaccine is not approved or recommended for babies under 6 months old.
Pneumococcal Vaccination Programme
The pneumococcal vaccination programme is offered to selected age groups as determined by the national vaccination schedule.Patients born between 1948 and 1952 are currently eligible for the pneumococcal vaccination programme. Eligible patients will receive a separate invitation with information about the vaccination and how to arrange an appointment.If you believe you are eligible for the pneumococcal vaccination but have not received an invitation, please contact the GP Department for assistance.