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PATIENT NOTICE  - COVID & FLU 

COVID 

Patient reminder, if you are over 75 years of age or are immunocompromised

please book for your COVID Vaccination at the surgery now

FLU

If you are 65 years of age or over, Pregnant, are a carer or meet any of the following criteria please book your appointment now at the Abbeyview Surgery

The flu vaccine is recommended for people with certain long-term health conditions, including:

• conditions that affect your breathing, such as asthma (needing a steroid inhaler or tablets), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cystic fibrosis
• heart conditions, such as coronary heart disease or heart failure
• chronic kidney disease
• liver disease, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis
• some conditions that affect your brain or nerves, such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy
• diabetes or Addison's disease
• a weakened immune system due to a condition such as HIV or AIDS, or due to a treatment such as chemotherapy or steroid medicine
• problems with your spleen, such as sickle cell disease, or if you've had your spleen removed
• a learning disability
• being very overweight – a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above

Have you heard about Pharmacy First?

Please see below the 7 common conditions which a local pharmacist will be able to help you with and can supply a prescription for medicines without the need to visit a GP.

Every pharmacist trains for 5 years in the use of medicines and managing minor illnesses, so they are well equipped to provide health and wellbeing advice to help people stay well. They are also experienced in spotting warning signs, otherwise known as red flag symptoms, which may warrant a referral to another healthcare provider.

After a consultation with the pharmacist, the pharmacy will send a notification to the patient’s GP on the same day or on the following working day. 

Clinical pathway   -  Age range

Acute otitis media     -  *1 to 17 years

Impetigo         -       1 year and over

Infected insect bites         -        1 year and over

Shingles                -           18 years and over

Sinusitis                -         12 years and over

Sore throat             -            5 years and over

Uncomplicated urinary tract infections in Women             -               16-64 years