Cowbridge's Western Vale Clinic will be holding a flu jab clinic on Saturday as a preventative measure for the winter months.

Flu can be serious, and having a flu vaccine is the best protection against it.

A yearly flu vaccination is recommended for the people who are most at risk of complications if they catch flu.

The flu vaccine is free for everyone (from six months of age) who has:

• Diabetes
• A long-term chest complaint, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• A heart problem
• Liver disease

• Kidney disease (from stage 3)

• Had a stroke or a mini stroke, or who has another neurological disorder (for example, multiple sclerosis)
• An immune system that isn't working well

• Is a very overweight adult (with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more).

It is also recommended and free for people who are:

• Pregnant
• Aged 65 or over
• Living in a long-stay care home
• Carers (unpaid) - if you care for someone who is elderly or disabled, or someone whose health and/or welfare may be at risk if you fall ill, speak to the surgery about having a flu vaccine. Even if you don't live with the person that you care for, or receive money for caring for them, you may still be eligible for a free vaccine.

For children: A free nasal-spray flu vaccine is recommended for all children who are aged two or three on 31 August 2019. You will receive a letter invitation from the surgery when this is available.

All children in primary school from reception class will be offered their vaccine at school.

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Contact Western Vale Clinic today to book your appointment.