Influenza Immunisation

Information for Skerryvore Patients

The Facts

• Protects against approximately 70% true flu infections.
• Does not protect against the common cold.
• Does not cause flu or other infections.
• Should not be given to people who have a true egg allergy.
• Reactions to the vaccine are uncommon.

Who's the Flu Vaccine For?

If , whatever your age, you . . .

• have a serious heart condition
• have Chest disease (including asthma requiring inhaled or oral steroids)
• have serious kidney or liver disease
• have Diabetes Mellitus
• have Immunosuppression (including that due to medical treatment)
• lowered immunity due to disease or treatment (e.g. cancer treatment or long term steroid use)
• splenectomy
• neurological conditions (such as Stroke or MS)

• or in a residential home
• or are over 65 years
• or are the main carer for an older or disabled person

THEN Flu vaccine is recommended for you

Clinics

The clinics will be held at the Health Centre by Surname - dates will be publicised via local newspapers and Radio Orkney.
If you are a patient of Skerryvore Practice and you are in one of the above groups, then just turn up on the day at the time for your surname.