The Flu jab

[kiwi pom]

With it being the start of autumn in the northern hemisphere it must be getting closer to flu season.
Will everyone who got the Covid vaccine get their jab?
Who gets it, who doesn't bother?

 

[Aceface]

I was offered and then had my first flu jab last year last autumn, and two days ago was texted with the chance to book this years jab. Which I will do shortly. I am 56 and healthy and double Covid jabbed, but will still take up the extra cover when offered
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[le bon paysan]

Yes, whole family have the flu jab, booked up last week

 

[had e nuff]

Will be having mine again, just waiting to hear from the doctors.

 

[Danllan]

Being nearly ancient rather than actually ancient I don't get one as of right, yet. but am allowed one due to my mother living with us.

I don't like the 'free prescriptions for all' set-up here in Wales, so I get my flu jab done privately by a local pharmacist.

 

[hoff135]

Who is getting offered it in the UK this year? Seams to be a thing that once was reserved for the elderly and vulnerable which is now being used a lot more. Suspect this is now going the same way as the covid vaccine. People who don't take it will be vilified for spreading flu, even though this has been going on for years without a mention

 

[kiwi pom]

Being nearly ancient rather than actually ancient I don't get one as of right, yet. but am allowed one due to my mother living with us.

I don't like the 'free prescriptions for all' set-up here in Wales, so I get my flu jab done privately by a local pharmacist.

Anyone can get one if they pay for it can't they?
About 15 quid?
Used to get mine through work but happily pay for it since I left. Mrs KP gets one through her work.

 

[Danllan]

Anyone can get one if they pay for it can't they?
About 15 quid?
Used to get mine through work but happily pay for it since I left. Mrs KP gets one through her work.

Yes, it's open to all adults who choose to pay, a bit less than that last year I think.

I only pay because I think our current system wherein everyone gets free prescriptions is daft.

 

[Princess Pooper]

I think in England it's all over 50's and some vulnerable groups below that. Yes I will be getting it same as every year.

 

[neilo]

Yes, it's open to all adults who choose to pay, a bit less than that last year I think.

I only pay because I think our current system wherein everyone gets free prescriptions is daft.

It is daft and actively encourages waste, but I’ll still take it for free (or rather paid from my taxes) given the option.

I had it for the first time last year. I wasn’t particularly bothered, but then Mrs NeilO had hers and reported back on how they were doing it. I drove up and was jabbed through the car window on the road outside the GP’s surgery. I was shocked at how efficiently it was being done, considering the state of the NHS in Wales, and especially how useless our local surgery normally is.

 

[Tarw Coch]

I don't like the 'free prescriptions for all' set-up here in Wales, so I get my flu jab done privately by a local pharmacist.

I seem to recall hearing on the radio some time ago that only 10% of prescriptions are paid for in England.
Children and the elderly get them free, pregnant women and those on benefits as well as those with certain long term health issues such as diabetes. Take all those out and your left with the generally healthy of working age so I’d say that sounds about right.
So in the grand scheme of things, free prescriptions for all doesn’t add that much to the bill as they’d be paying 90% of it anyway

 

[Widgetone]

Avoided it before but now double jabbed Covid and overcome my reluctance to syringes, so will man up and have one this year. And i'm getting older.....

 

[Exfarmer]

Certainly will have it, not to worried about Covid now I am double jabbed but the thought of both flu and covid infections together would not fill me with glee!

 

[Hindsight]

Away from the OP but yesterday did I hear right on the news (BHS at 9am) that UK is to 'dump' 800,000 covid doses as pass use by date of end August. Or was this a malicious rumour. If so why was this not sent to more deserving folk in poor countries. As to flu jab not bothered in previous years, even last Autumn. Am well in the age group though. Might get it for first time this year.

 

[Roger Perry]

Moderna is the top Covid vaccine manufacturer over here in the U.S. are about to offer a combined Covid / flu shot in one jab.

 

[Mr Mackay]

Moderna is the top Covid vaccine manufacturer over here in the U.S. are about to offer a combined Covid / flu shot in one jab.

This makes perfect sense , similar to the combined vaccines for dairy cattle Lepto /BVD etc .
Also it would save a big dolllop of logistical time if it can be done !!
I have never had a flu jab, despite getting offered one for the last 2 -3 yrs , but it does make you think its going to be well worth it ?
You wouldnt want to get flu and then Covid afterwards ,when you are compromised somewhat

 

[bobk]

Never had it and no plans to do so .
I'm avoiding people anyway

 

[neilo]

Away from the OP but yesterday did I hear right on the news (BHS at 9am) that UK is to 'dump' 800,000 covid doses as pass use by date of end August. Or was this a malicious rumour. If so why was this not sent to more deserving folk in poor countries. As to flu jab not bothered in previous years, even last Autumn. Am well in the age group though. Might get it for first time this year.

Maybe they should offer those to the farming community instead? Most have never been too concerned by expiry dates, whatever Red Tractor might think.

 

[Mr Mackay]

Maybe they should offer those to the farming community instead? Most have never been to concerned by expiry dates, whatever Red Tractor might think.

Yer , we could self adminster too

 

[bobk]

Maybe they should offer those to the farming community instead? Most have never been to concerned by expiry dates, whatever Red Tractor might think.

Exactly , had a bit of toothache so found some 3 year out of date Amoxycillin , did the job perfectly