Getting the flu vaccine in Keighley is a great idea. Maybe you are worried about catching the flu, or you are concerned about having time off work. Or maybe you just want to make sure you do not pass it on to the more vulnerable members of your family. Whatever the reason, having the flu vaccine against this year’s strain of seasonal flu can give you protection and peace of mind. Oxenhope Pharmacy offers NHS and private flu vaccines in Keighley.

The Importance of the flu vaccine

The significance of flu vaccination lies in the fact that, although flu is disagreeable for the majority of individuals, it can pose a risk and potentially be life-threatening for certain individuals, especially those with specific health conditions.
The optimal period for receiving your flu vaccination is during autumn or early winter, prior to the onset of flu transmission. However, it is still possible to obtain your vaccine at a later time.

The NHS flu vaccine is eligible for:

• Adults who are 65 and over
• People with certain medical conditions  (see below)
• Pregnant women
• Frontline health or social care workers
• Anyone who receives a carer’s allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person
• all those living with someone who has lowered immunity due to disease or treatment
• a heart problem
• a chest complaint or serious breathing difficulties, including bronchitis, emphysema or some people with asthma (needing a steroid inhaler or tablets)
• a kidney disease
• lowered immunity due to disease or treatment (such as steroid medication or cancer treatment)
• liver disease
• had a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
• diabetes
• some neurological condition, such as multiple sclerosis (MS) or cerebral palsy
• a learning disability
• a problem with your spleen, such as sickle cell disease, or you have had your spleen removed

Please note that eligibility criteria for the NHS flu vaccine may change based on the guidelines set by the NHS. The information provided here is accurate as of the time of writing and is subject to updates according to NHS guidelines.  Please click here to see the latest guidelines. 

If you do not qualify for a free NHS flu vaccine we can still provide you with a private flu vaccination.  This will cost £20.00 per injection.  Please contact Oxenhope Pharmacy on 01535 649308.

Who shouldn’t have the vaccine?

Most people can have a flu vaccine. However, there are a couple of exceptions:

If you are currently unwell with a fever, you should delay getting the flu vaccine.
If you have an egg allergy, speak to your GP or pharmacist before getting the jab.

Please speak to our pharmacy team about eligibility for getting the flu vaccine.

Bookings

You are unable to book online.   We have specific days in the week where we are holding walk-in clinics for the flu vaccines.  Please see our dates and times for the walk-in clinics.  You will need to complete a consent form which can be collected from the pharmacy or complete before receiving the injection.

Please ring Oxenhope Pharmacy on 01535 649308  or click on the link below for dates and times.

October 2024 Flu Vaccination Walk-In Clinic Dates and Times