flu jabs

only49

hello

a question for you, i have OA am i entitled to get a flu jab, or is only for certain people who can get it.

my husband is 65 and he got no other health problems but he entitled to get it, so i wondering why i cant, oh i am age 50.

thanks any advice would help.

ps i think people who have OA should get it as it says on the tv " long term condtions or something like that.

CJHunter

Yes you can get it, it is a chronic condition which is effected if you get the flu. if G.P's ask why you have come just tell them your consultant told you,you should have it.
It works if you need to get passed the receptionists.


Clare xx

valval

i know if you have one of the inflimation arthers you can get it i did not last year but might this year val

helpline_team

Hi only49

Thanks for your posting.

According to the NHS choices website you are entitled to the flu jab if you are at risk from developing complications if you get flu.

For more information on this see
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu-jab/pages/whyitshouldbedone.aspx.

You can always ask your GP about having the flu jab if you are worried about the effects getting flu may have for you.

Regards

Nick
Helplines Team

only49

hi

thanks for your replies, now i know what to do, i have not been happy for a while with what my doctor is doing for me, i am really not sure if they do understand how my OA effects me, so i decided to get armed with the right info first so i emailed someone know at the C.A.B and take it from there.

i wonder why we have to fight for things, havent we got enough to put up with.