I wish to decline a vaccination
Flu Vaccination (Influenza)
The flu vaccine is a safe and effective vaccine. It’s offered every year on the NHS to help protect people at risk of getting seriously ill from flu. The best time to have the flu vaccine is in the autumn or early winter before flu starts spreading. But you can get the vaccine later.
For information on who is eligible for the flu vaccine please click here.
To decline, please scroll to the bottom of this page
Pneumococcal (PPV) vaccine
The pneumococcal vaccine protects against serious and potentially fatal pneumococcal infections. It’s also known as the pneumonia vaccine.
Pneumococcal infections are caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae and can lead to pneumonia, blood poisoning (sepsis) and meningitis.
At their worst, they can cause permanent brain damage, or even kill.
If you meet the criteria for the vaccine (found here).
To decline, please scroll to the bottom of this page.
Shingles Vaccine
A vaccine to prevent shingles, a common, painful skin disease, is available on the NHS to people in their 70s. You’re eligible for the shingles vaccine if you are aged 70 to 79.
The shingles vaccine is given as an injection into the upper arm. Unlike the flu vaccine, you’ll only need to have the vaccination once and you can have it at any time of the year.
Most people will only need 1 dose, but some people who cannot have the routine vaccine for health reasons will need 2 doses.
For more information on the Shingles vaccine and Shingles, please click here. To decline, please scroll down.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine
The Autumn Booster will be available to all eligible patients from October 3rd (criteria found here)
To decline the Autumn Booster, please see below.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults.
Who’s at risk from RSV
RSV is very common. Almost all children get it at least once before they’re 2 years old.
It’s not usually serious, but some babies and adults have a higher risk of getting seriously ill, particularly:
- babies under 6 months old
- children who were born prematurely
- adults over 75 years
- babies, children and older adults with a weakened immune system, or long-term lung or heart conditions
In babies, RSV is a common cause of a type of chest infection called bronchiolitis. This can cause breathing problems and may need to be treated in hospital.
RSV can also cause a serious lung infection (pneumonia) in babies and older adults.
