Flu jab

I have read that the latest thinking on the timing of the flu jab is that as our immunity wanes after a few months, it’s probably better to wait until October or early November to have the jab.

That’s because the peak of a flu outbreak is usually January and February, when our immunity is tailing off.

It’s a bit of a gamble though, as presumably flu could strike earlier in the winter, and then there’s the question of whether we may run out of supplies of the vaccine.

On balance I think I will wait a few more weeks before I have mine.

I've had mine in previous years at Boots (when I paid for it when I was under 60). I received an invitation from them this year. However, I've also had a letter from the GP surgery saying they will be offering the flu jabs (no timescale), so please support the surgery and don't go elsewhere.
I'm a bit torn. I know there is a payment involved, and want to support the surgery, but another surgery in town has cancelled all theirs because they can't get supplies. I hope I don't miss out by waiting for the GP!

Had mine on Saturday at surgery - blooming long queue though!

Had ours today at GP,s where we have always had them since we retired .

Boots the chemist for us. We had ours last Friday. Very efficient ?

We had ours in Boots on Saturday, in and out at a time convenient to us.

Up till approx 7 years ago I always had it at GP, unfortunately they started having flu jab sessions non of which fitted in with work commitments.

Our doctors no longer do flu jabs. The health board has taken over responsibility for the programme. Their website says to watch their page for an update. No clues as to when that might be. Still, this is in Scotland where we’ve been told to think twice about calling 999 or even requesting a GP appointment. ?‍♀️

Meanwhile, I saw a private pharmacy offering flu jabs today so they’re obviously available if you’re able to pay.

In this area, they are doing the NHS flu jags at the covid vaccination centres, not GP surgeries.

Our GP surgery has cancelled all itsFlu Clinics as no Vaccine.I booked online and have had it at my local Boots,the Pharmacist told me they have plenty of stock.

Yes I think some areas are fine. Our independent local chemist did our jabs but I know Boots are also doing them, plus Lloyds chemists in Sainsbury’s. This info may help others I hope.

I’m lucky then, rang my GP surgery, yes they are doing them, and booked for next week. The pharmacy also doing them. Perhaps a joint effort to get them done.