Flu can be mild for many healthy adults, but for older people, young children and those with long-term conditions it can lead to hospital admissions and worse.
The flu vaccine is the best protection against a serious bout of flu. It is quick, usually has no side effects, and free on the NHS if you are eligible.
Who can get a free NHS flu jab?
In Millfield, the NHS offers free flu vaccination to a number of groups.
- Adults aged 65 and over
- Pregnant women
- People with long-term health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease
- Carers of vulnerable people
- Frontline health and social care workers
What about everyone else?
If you are not eligible for a free NHS vaccine you can still be protected. Our private flu jab is £16.99 and takes about ten minutes from start to finish. You can walk in during opening hours or book a time ahead.
How to book a flu vaccination
You can book a flu vaccination at Marigold Pharmacy online or visit us in store. It is free if you are eligible, and available privately if you are not.
Bring a short-sleeved top. The vaccine goes into your upper arm and you can carry on with your day straight after.
What to expect on the day
Bring a short-sleeved top or something you can roll up. The vaccine goes into your upper arm, takes seconds to administer, and you can carry on with your day straight after. Most people feel nothing more than a slightly sore arm for a day or two.
