Dear Patient, Seasonal influenza is a serious infection that affects thousands every year. Most of us are able to combat it with rest and over the counter remedies from the pharmacy. But for some, it can have devastating consequences, such as worsening of current health conditions and in extreme cases, death. The NHS endorses the provision of a FREE flu jab for people in high risk categories. This includes patients aged 65 years and over, patients with existing health conditions such as respiratory disease, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, neurological disease (e.g Parkinson's disease), Immunocompromised patients (e.g patients undergoing chemotherapy), diabetes and those who have problems with their spleen. Other categories covered are patients who are pregnant, patients living in long stay resential care homes and those receiving a care allowance for being the main carer for a person. Our service is aimed primarily at patients who fall into these categories. However, we can provide a flu jab if you are not eligible under the NHS. This is chargeable at £8 per patient. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY! Just walk in at your convenience and we can administer a flu jab for you in the privacy of our consultation room. Our service has grown in popularity since 2013, when we began administering flu jabs as a new service. Patients recognise the convenience of a walk in service rather than booking an appointment at the GP surgery, and feel at ease that the vaccine is being administered by a professionally trained pharmacist. So if you fall into the NHS eligibility criteria, or simply want to protect yourself from flu this year, pop in to Star Pharmacy for your flu jab. GET THE FLU JAB BEFORE FLU GETS YOU!