We provide both free Covid-19 vaccines on the NHS for eligible poeple and Private Covid-19 vaccine
The Covid-19 vaccine helps protect against Covid-19, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness for some people. It’s usually offered on the NHS in Spring and early winter to people who need extra protection from Covid-19.
What the COVID-19 Vaccine is for;
Covid-19 vaccination is an important part of protecting yourself if you are at increased risk of getting seriously ill from Covid-19.
The Coivid-19 vaccines are offered because viruses change and protection fades overtime. It’s important to top up your protection if you’re eligible.
Getting the Covid-19 vaccine can;
- Help reduce your risk of getting severe symptoms.
- Help you recover more quickly if you catch Covid-19.
- Hellp reduce your risk of having to go to hospital or dying from covid-19.
- Protect against different types of covid-19 virus.
- You can get a covid-19 vaccine if you;
- Are aged 75 or over (including those turning age 75 by the end of each campaign)
- Are aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
- Live in a care home for older adults
- Book a Covid-19 vaccination appointment with us online https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/ or in the NHS App https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/
- Or attend our Walk-in Covid Vaccination clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays 09:30 to 13:00 or 14:00 to 16:30 (Note: only during National Campaign, Tubb Pharmacy, PL8 1AB)
- Private Covid-19 vaccination available at a fee, Book an appointment at https://tubbpharmacy.com/book-now/ or Ring to arrange before coming please 01752 87 22 80
We provide both free flu vaccines on the NHS for eligible poeple and Private flu vaccine
The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It’s offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at high risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
Who should have the flu vaccine
The flu vaccine is recommended for people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
You can get free NHS flu vaccine if you:
- Are aged 65 or over
- Have certain long-term health conditions (To find out health conditions that mean you’re eligible for the flu vaccine.)
- Are pregnant
- Live in a care home
- Are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer’s allowance
- Live with someone who has a weakened immune system.
- Frontline healthcare and social care workers can also get a flu vaccine through their employer.
This is a private service, charges applies, eligible people can get it free on the NHS from their GP
RSV is a common cause of coughs and colds. The infections usually get better by themselves, but can sometimes be serious for babies and older adults.
Who is at risk from RSV
RSV infections are very common, almost all children get them at least once before they’re 2 years old. They are not usually serious, but some babes and adults have a higher risk of getting seriously ill particularly;
- Babies under 6 months old.
- Adults over 75 years
- Babies, children and adults with weakened immune systems, or long-term lung or heart conditions.
- People who smoke tobacco and babies exposed to tobacco smoke.
- wash or wipe down toys and clean surfaces regularly
- Try to avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
- Use disposable tissues and throw them away as soon as you’ve used them
- Try to keep newborn babies away from anyone with a child or the flu, especially if premature or have serious health conditions.
- You are pregnant (from 28 weeks) - this will help protect your baby for the first few months after they are born.
- You are aged 75 to 79 free on the NHS from your GP
