Flu Appointment Form


Patients eligible for the flu vaccination can now arrange an appointment with Waterfront Medical Centre by letting the practice know which clinic dates they are able to attend. If you are aged 50-64 and not in a clinical risk group, the Welsh Government have decided you do not qualify for a free flu vaccine this year.

At least one of the following criteria must be met to be eligible for a flu vaccination appointment.

  • You are pregnant
  • You are aged 65 or over
  • You are aged six months to 64 years and have a long-term health condition that puts you at increased risk from flu, including but not limited to:
    • Diabetes
    • A heart problem
    • A chest complaint or breathing difficulties, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma that requires regular steroid inhalers or tablets
    • Kidney disease (from stage 3)
    • Lowered immunity due to disease or treatment (and also close contacts of people in this group)
    • Liver disease 
    • Had a stroke or mini stroke
    • A neurological condition like Parkinson’s disease, or motor neurone disease
    • A missing spleen or a problem with it
    • Learning disability 
    • Severe mental illness
    • Morbidly obese (class III obesity). This is defined as those with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or above, aged 16 or over.
    • Epilepsy
  • You live in a care home
  • You are homeless

Flu clinics will run between the hours of 08:00 - 12:00  

When completing this form, please only select the day/days you are available between the hours of 08:00 - 12:00. 

Patients with a mobile number will receive a text confirming their appointment. Patients without a mobile number will receive a call from the practice. 

 

Last Updated: 26/09/2024