Dear Patient
AUTUMN FLU AND COVID VACCINATION CAMPAIGN
We are writing to invite you to have a flu vaccination to protect you against Flu this Autumn/Winter. It is recommended that all people aged over 65 and/or are in an ‘at risk group’ are vaccinated against flu.
Based on evidence that the flu vaccine’s effectiveness can wane overtime, JCVI have advised the optimal time to vaccinate most adults against flu is October. It is preferable to vaccinate individuals close to the time when flu is most likely to circulate (which typically peaks in December or January) as this will provide optimal protection during the highest period.
You may also be offered a Covid vaccination if you fall into one of the following groups below.
- Are aged 75 or over.
- Are aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
(Please note eligibility for covid vaccinations have changed this year, this may mean even if you were offered a covid vaccination last year you may now not fall within the eligibility group this year)
If you do not wish to be vaccinated this year, please let us know via our website and we will stop sending invitations for this season.
Yours sincerely
Phoenix Health Group