Winter Flu Vaccination Service at Browns Pharmacy

Call your local Browns Pharmacy to find out more.

 

What is Flu?

  • A viral illness which can cause many unpleasant symptoms such as high temperature, headaches, body aches, tiredness and sore throat.
  • Easily spread between people through coughs and sneezes and by touching infected surfaces.
  • Most common between October and March.
  • 600-13,000 deaths associated with flu in the UK annually.

How can Browns Helps?

Community pharmacies delivered a record 4.8 million flu vaccinations last year alone, offering a quick and convenient alternative to visiting the GP. Our walk-in service can be used while you wait for your prescription.

Is it free?

You are eligible to receive a FREE NHS flu jab if you:

·      are 65 years or older on or before the 31st March 2024.

·      are pregnant*

·      are a carer*

And/or have certain medical conditions* including:

·      Asthma and COPD

·      Kidney disease

·      Neurological disease

·      Heart disease

·      Liver disease

·      Diabetes *patients must be 18 years of age or over

This free service is funded by NHS England.

If you have a Flu Vaccination at Browns, the pharmacy will inform your GP so that your medical records can be updated.

What happens at the appointment?

What happens at the appointment?

Our appointments are quick and easy, usually taking no more than 10 minutes. 

When you arrive at your most convenient branch, you will be asked a short series of questions to confirm which vaccine is suitable for you. Then a trained professional will inject the vaccine into your upper arm. As with all medicines, there may be some side effects but these are usually mild and should disappear within a day or two. The most common side effects include:

  • Redness, soreness or bruising at the injection site
  • A high temperature, sweating, shivering or feeling unwell
  • Headaches, fatigue or dizziness
  • Aching muscles or joints

In the rare event that you have an allergic reaction to the vaccination, our vaccinators are trained to help with this.

How often do I need a vaccination?

The flu virus changes every winter, so even if you have had a previous vaccination against flu it is important to have a regular yearly vaccination.

Private Winter Flu Vaccinations (Only available at specific branches)

At Browns Pharmacy, we understand that it takes more than just vaccinating those at risk to ensure they are safe during the flu season. The more people who receive the vaccine, the greater our collective power of stopping it being passed on. Therefore, we also offer private flu vaccines for anyone who does not fall under a category to receive a FREE NHS flu vaccine. This is at a one off cost of £15 

Don’t suffer from the flu this winter; protect yourself and those around you by getting a jab.

 

Our services include:

  • You are eligible to receive a FREE NHS flu jab if you:
  • Are 65+ years
  • Are pregnant
  • Are a carer
  • Or have certain medical conditions* including: Asthma and COPD, Kidney disease, Neurological disease, Heart disease, Liver disease, Diabetes
  • Private flu vaccine - £15