These are held annually and begin in early October. Flu jabs are available free to patients in the following categories:
- aged over the age of 65
- are over 6 months old and have a long-term (chronic) condition such as a heart problem
- Asthma or diabetes
- have a lowered immune system due to disease or
- Treatment such as steroid medication or cancer treatment
- have long-term (chronic) liver or kidney disease
- living in an old people’s home or nursing home