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Flu jabs 2017


 


It’s time to think about getting a flu vaccination.


This winter could see a very high number of flu cases in the country.


Australia is currently in the grip of its worst flu outbreak on record and the global circulation of the virus means that episodes in the Antipodes are indicators of the likelihood of outbreaks in Europe later in the year.


For many people a bout of flu will result in symptoms such as headaches, aches, pains and tiredness.


However for people in “at-risk” groups flu can have serious consequences, leading to existing health conditions getting worse or the development of an illness such as bronchitis or pneumonia.  For example, if you have asthma the symptoms may become more severe if you catch flu. For people with diabetes flu can potentially cause high blood sugar levels. Pregnant women should know that a bout of the flu could leave their child with a life-long health condition.


That’s why it is so important that people in these “at-risk” groups arrange to have a flu vaccination.


You are eligible for a free flu vaccination from your GP practice if you:



  • Are aged 65 years or over

  • Are pregnant

  • Receive a carer’s allowance or are a Ccarer of an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill

  • Are living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility

  • Are aged between six months and 65 years and have a heart problem, a chest complaint or breathing difficulties, lowered immunity due to disease or treatment, liver disease, had a stroke or transient ischaemic attack(TIA), diabetes, a neurological condition or a problem with or removal of the spleen e.g. sickle cell disease

  • Are a child born between 1 Sept 2013 – 31 August 2015 – plus children in reception class and school years one, two and three.


If you know someone in one of these categories please remind them of the importance of protecting their health this winter.



Please speak to a member of Staff if you would like any further information or to book an appointment.

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Why Have a Patient Participation Group?

Changes to the General Medical Services' contract for 2011/12 require Practices to promote proactive engagement with patients through the use of effective Patient Reference Groups (PRGs), and to seek views from the Practice patients via patient surveys.  Though we have conducted surveys with our patients in the past, these have been fairly generalised and given us an overall view of the service we provide and any areas in need of improvement.  However, Practices will now have to develop a structure that gains the views of a group that, as far as possible, represents our patient population to:

  • Agree areas of priority
  • Collate patient views through surveys
  • Agree an action plan with our Patient Reference Group
  • Publicise the results of the surveys
  • Publicise the actions we have taken and what is achieved as a result.

The Friends of Mendlesham Health Centre are willing to assist in this way, but we are keen to have a fully representative mix of people in terms of different ages, gender, race, working, retired, disabled and able-bodied.  

Our PRG will help interpret patient survey feedback, stimulate discussion and plan change as a result.  Monitoring and re-surveying of patients will establish if improvement is evident.

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