Drop in clinics open for winter vaccines in Flintshire
Adults eligible for an NHS flu or Autumn COVID-19 vaccine will be able to attend walk in clinics across Flintshire without an appointment from Monday 8 December.
Health officials say full details of eligibility for both vaccines are available online. People who have already received an appointment are asked to keep it if possible.
Health teams say flu began circulating earlier than usual this year, with around 250 people needing inpatient care during October and November.
Officials expect cases to rise over the coming weeks as people gather indoors in the run up to Christmas.
They say the NHS flu and Autumn COVID-19 vaccines can lower the chance of catching the viruses, reduce symptom severity and lessen the likelihood of passing them on.
The flu vaccine is being offered to everyone aged 65 and over, and adults under 65 with a range of health conditions including asthma, diabetes and heart complaints.
It is also available to NHS and health workers, social care staff and carers. Nasal spray flu vaccines for children aged two and three are available from GP surgeries, and school age children can receive a spray vaccine at catch up clinics.
Following Welsh Government guidance, the Autumn COVID-19 vaccine is being offered to adults aged 75 and over, people who live in care homes for older adults and adults and children aged six months or over who have weaker immune systems.
Walk in clinics in Flintshire:
Buckley
Our Lady of the Rosary, Jubilee Road, CH7 2BF
Wednesday 10 December and Wednesday 17 December, 10.30am to 1pm and 1.45pm to 4.30pm. People dropping in may be asked to wait at busy times.
Hawarden
Hawarden Scout Hut, Gladstone Playing Fields, CH5 3DL
Tuesday 9 December, Tuesday 16 December and Tuesday 30 December, 10.30am to 1pm and 1.45pm to 4.30pm. Waiting times may apply.
Gwernymynydd
Gwernymynydd Village Centre, Ruthin Road, CH7 4AF
Friday 12 December and Monday 15 December, 10.45am to 1pm and 2pm to 4.30pm. Walk in visitors may be asked to wait for the next available slot.
Flint
RiverDee Centre, Castle Street, CH6 5PF
Thursday 11 December, Thursday 18 December and Monday 29 December, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4.30pm. Short waits may be needed at peak times.
Holywell
Holywell Golf Club, Brynford, CH8 8LQ
Friday 12 December and Monday 22 December, 10.45am to 1pm and 1.45pm to 4.15pm. People arriving without an appointment may be asked to wait briefly.
Enquiries can be made by calling the Vaccination Contact Centre on 03000 840004 or emailing [email protected]
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