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Swine Flu Vaccinations

Over the next few weeks if you are in one of the priority groups
for the swine flu vaccination described below, you will be invited to receive the vaccination at a local clinic. GPs will be inviting patients to attend for their vaccination in order of priority. 

Priority for swine flu vaccine

People at most risk from swine flu will be given priority for the vaccine. 
These people are in the following priority groups:
1. Adults and children over six months of age who have a long-term health condition, including:
• Chronic lung disease
• Chronic heart disease
• Chronic kidney disease
• Chronic liver disease
• Chronic neurological diseases
• Diabetes mellitus
• Immunosuppression caused by a disease or treatment for a disease. For example, this may include people who do not have a spleen, and people who are on immunosuppressant treatment or are taking high doses of systemic steroids. 

2. Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy
Being pregnant can put you more at risk of being seriously ill if you catch swine flu. So far, evidence suggests that pregnant women are four times more likely to develop serious complications from swine flu and up to five times more likely to need to go to hospital. The risks of flu are highest at the later stages of pregnancy. 

3. People who live in the same house as someone whose immune system is compromised by disease or treatment
If you live with someone who is having treatment for cancer, for example, and you catch swine flu, they might catch it from you and become very ill. If you have a severely compromised immune system, ask the people you live with to think about getting vaccinated to help protect you against catching swine flu. If you are unsure about whether you should be vaccinated, speak to your GP or practice nurse.

Click here for more information on the Swine Flu vaccination.

Frequently asked questions.

If you think you have Swine Flu and want to know what to do next click here.

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