Flu and Covid Vaccination Clinics

We have found that there is something on your record that shows us that you can have a vaccine. It could be your age, a condition you have or something else

Sure, we can add a ‘declined’ code to your record, this will stop us from inviting you again for this season. We may still invite you next year though, in case you have changed your mind

Yes of course, but we would prefer if you can call our Reception Team in the afternoon if that is possible. Our phone number is 01273 588200

Not necessarily, it might be that we don’t have your up to date contact details or we haven’t got around to you yet. If you think you should have one, please contact our Reception team and ask them to check. They might need to check with a Nurse or Doctor and get back to you

You may receive multiple invites from us and from NHS England. Any messages from us should say Havens Health on them, but you can ask us if you are not sure

The main dates will be across multiple Saturdays in October and November. There will also be a Wednesday clinic for those who can’t make it on a weekend. Young children and pregnant women will be contacted in September

The choice is yours! We do spend a lot of time each year planning and preparing for our vaccination clinics, so we would very much love to see you all here supporting us. We also plan our clinics to be at the optimal time of year for protection

Please just turn up on the day you have a booked appointment. Please try to stick to your allotted time. Stay hydrated and wear comfortable clothing that allows access to your upper arms

Yes, both Flu and COVID vaccines are free

Overall, it shouldn’t take any longer than a standard appointment

The recommendation is often based on either your age or if you have certain medical conditions, but there is a lot more in between, and the criteria can change. If you are unsure, it is best to contact us to check or check the NHS.UK website

If you would prefer to speak to someone to help you decide if you want to have a vaccine or not, please book an appointment with a Nurse beforehand. The Vaccination clinics on Saturdays run quite quickly, so we won’t have enough time then to discuss concerns

Yes, it is both safe and effective, and done under national guidance. We will ask you some questions on the day to make sure you are feeling well and fit enough to have either vaccine or both

It is your choice, we won’t pressure you to have both vaccines if you only want one or the other and you meet the criteria

Research tells us that the best time to receive a vaccine for winter Flu protection is between the months of October and December every year

We are aware that some of our patients are unable to leave their home. We will arrange home visits for you, but we do not have the exact dates yet. If you are able to get transport to the surgery please try to attend one of our clinics if you can

The appointment times are for us to keep track of how many patients we can safely vaccinate in a day, so we won’t turn you away if you are early or late. You may have to wait a little bit if it is a busy time

Please do not come in if you are feeling ill. We cannot vaccinate you until you have recovered

It will help to reduce your risk of becoming so ill that you need to go to Hospital. Being vaccinated doesn’t necessarily stop you from getting ill though.
The Flu vaccine protects from 3 strains of Flu, which have been found to potentially problematic in the coming Flu season

After you have been vaccinated, you can still pass on other cold and Flu viruses to other people

Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of our control, we cannot promise to offer a choice of manufacturers for the COVID vaccine

The Flu nasal spray vaccine has traces of highly processed porcine gelatine. Please ask for an alternative if you do not want your child to have this vaccine, as we can offer an alternative. There is further information in the links at the bottom of this page.