Patient Groups Included in this Service

This year, the following groups are eligible for the flu vaccine:

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- All those aged 50 years of age and over

- Those over 18 years of age with a medical condition which puts them in an 'at risk' group such as asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, heart and lung diseases, or autoimmune disorders.

- Healthcare workers (including those working in care homes)

- Social care workers who deliver direct personal care

- Unpaid carers

- Pregnant women (including those with at risk conditions)

- NHS independent contractors including GP, dental and optometry practices, community pharmacists and laboratory staff working on COVID-19 testing

- Teachers, nursery teachers and support staff in close contact with pupils (in both a local authority and independent setting)

- Prison staff and support staff in close contact with the prison population (delivering direct detention services)

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The selection of these eligible groups has been informed by the target list from CMO letter:

ADULT FLU IMMUNISATION PROGRAMME 2022/23