Flu Season: Get Winter Strong With Bishop's Close Medical Practice
At Bishop’s Close Medical Practice, our flu vaccination campaigns have been hugely successful. Last year, an incredible 2094 patients received their flu jab right here at the surgery!
Don’t put it off. Protect your lungs – get your jab today!
The practice will contact you for your flu and COVID vaccines via text or phone call. You can book your appointment directly using the link sent to you.
Appointment Availability
- Appointments available throughout the day until 8 PM
- Saturday clinics also available for your convenience
Flu Vaccine: Eligibility
You are eligible if you:
- Are aged 65 or over (including those turning 65 by 31 March 2026)
- Have certain long-term health conditions such as:
- Asthma, COPD
- Coronary heart disease, heart failure
- Chronic kidney or liver disease
- Diabetes
- Learning disabilities
- BMI over 40
- Parkinson’s disease
- Weakened immune system due to treatment (e.g., chemotherapy)
- Are pregnant
- Live in a care home
- Are the main carer for an older or disabled person or receive a carer’s allowance
- Live with someone who has a weakened immune system
COVID Vaccine: Eligibility
You are eligible if you:
- Are aged 75 or over (including those turning 75 by 31 January 2026)
- Are aged 6 months to 74 years with a weakened immune system due to a health condition or treatment
- Live in a care home for older adults
You may be eligible for both flu and COVID vaccines.
Book your appointment now!
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