Remember to Book Your Flu Jab!

Don’t leave it too long, now’s the perfect time to book your flu jab with Gaiger Pharmacy!

If you’re in Sutton or nearby areas, getting vaccinated is a simple and effective way to protect yourself and those around you this flu season.

We all lead busy lives, but prioritising your health is essential. Don’t wait until the last minute, schedule your flu jab today. It couldn’t be easier to get your flu jab with Gaiger, simply use our online system to pick a day and time to suit you and book your appointment. If you’d prefer to speak to us you can always call our pharmacy on 020 8643 6787 to book your appointment.

Why Getting Your Flu Jab Matters

The flu is a serious illness that can cause complications, especially in more vulnerable groups such as older people, children, and those with underlying health issues. Getting the flu jab significantly reduces your risk of catching the flu and helps to limit the spread of the virus in the local community.
Since the flu virus changes every year, it’s important to get your flu jab every year to stay protected against the latest strains. Skipping your flu jab could leave you exposed to new variants, so even if you were vaccinated last year, it’s important to make time to get the current one.

Help Protect Others By Getting Your Flu Jab

When you get vaccinated, you’re not just looking after yourself — you’re also protecting others. We started to raise awareness of this idea of community immunity during the COVID pandemic, and this logic of protecting yourself to protect everyone still applies with the flu vaccine.

Flu spreads easily, especially in busy environments like schools, workplaces, and public transport. Even if you’re healthy and think you could handle the flu, you could unknowingly pass it on to someone who might become seriously ill.

Book your flu jab to play your part in slowing the spread and keeping your community healthier.

Who Should Get the Flu Jab?

The flu jab is recommended for certain groups with reduced immunity such as:

• People aged 65 and over
• Pregnant women
• Children aged 2-10
• Anyone with long-term health conditions, such as asthma or diabetes
• Carers and healthcare workers regularly in contact with vulnerable people

If you fall into one of these groups, getting vaccinated helps protect your family, friends, and the wider community.

Plus, the flu jab is safe for most patients and side effects are usually mild and may include soreness at the injection site or a slight fever, but these tend to disappear after a day or two. If you work with vulnerable people or you are vulnerable to flu yourself, there’s non reason to now get your flu jab as soon as possible.

Book Your Flu Jab With Gaiger Pharmacy

Booking locally with Gaiger Pharmacy not only supports your community but ensures you get a convenient and trusted service from a pharmacist who cares.
The ideal time to get your flu jab is before flu season kicks off, which usually happens from December to March. If you get vaccinated now, your body will have time to build up immunity before flu cases rise in the community.

Booking your flu jab with us is a quick and simple way to protect yourself and your loved ones this flu season.

So, don’t wait — take action and book your flu jab today!