Flu Vaccination Service

Flu Vaccination Service

This year, getting the flu jab is more important than ever. Muirend Pharmacy is providing this vital vaccination service on an NHS and Private level.

Please follow us on facebook for updates on booking details and stock availability. At present the clinic is zoned out till January unless you fall in the 60-64 year old range or are a carer (check our facebook page for the criteria).

Our Facebook page also updates the most current information for all age groups on access to both private and NHS vaccines.

We have NHS stock still for carers and eligible family of shielding patients. Only if you fall in this category then phone us and we will fit you in for an appointment.

What is the flu vaccination?

The flu jab is a vaccination against the influenza virus. Most people receive the flu vaccine as an injection or jab. But children receive the vaccination in the form of a nasal spray.

The flu vaccine is the best protection against catching the flu. It is possible to catch a strain of flu virus that wasn’t included in the jab. However, if you do, you’re still provided with some protection and will probably recover more quickly from than if you hadn’t had the jab.

You can get your flu jab from your GP. Or, if  you live in Muirend or the south side of Glasgow you can get the jab through Muirend Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Service.

Muirend Pharmacy encourages everyone who can to get the flu vaccine in 2020.

Who should have the flu vaccination?

For 2020, it’s strongly recommended that everyone gets vaccinated if they can – especially if you were shielding during the coronavirus lockdown.

Having the flu vaccine will help protect you from catching and spreading the flu. It will also help prevent you from infecting other people in your family.

Getting the flu vaccine in 2020 will also help reduce the strain on the NHS during flu season.

It’s ok to have the vaccine when pregnant or if you’re taking antibiotics.

Who shouldn’t have the flu vaccination?

Most people can have a flu vaccine. However, there are a couple of exceptions:

If you are currently unwell with a fever, you should delay getting the jab.
If you have an egg allergy, speak to your GP or pharmacist before getting the jab. 

When should I have the 2020 flu jab?

The best time to have your flu vaccination is from early October to the end of November and we will be taking bookings from early October. This is the ideal time but you can have it later during the winter.

What are the flu vaccine side effects?

The flu jab is a safe and effective method of fighting the flu. If you experience any flu vaccine side effects, they are likely to be mild. Side effects include:
Mild fever
Aching muscles
Sore arm where you were injected
Headache
Tiredness or feeling under the weather
Blocked or runny nose

Some people also lose their appetite following the vaccination. Serious side effects of the injected flu vaccine are very rare.

How to get the flu jab in Muirend, Glasgow

For Muirend patients you can book an appointment with Muirend Pharmacy and have your vaccination at our vaccination clinic this autumn.

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