Last few appointments available for Flu Vaccinations
Monday 11 November & Wednesday 13 November
We only have a few flu vaccination appointments available for booking. All available appointments are for the Lawress Hall site.
The University of Lincoln prioritises the health of its community and encourages anyone who is eligible for the NHS free flu vaccination to contact their GP surgery to book their appointment.
The NHS flu vaccination scheme is available for:
• Anyone aged 65 and over
• Have certain health conditions (including Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, a BMI of over 40 etc. A full list can be found here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/flu-influenza-vaccine/
• If you are pregnant
• If you are in long-stay residential care
• Receive a carer’s allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you get sick
• Live with someone who is more likely to get a severe infection due to a weakened immune system, such as someone living with HIV, someone who has had a transplant, or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis
Colleagues who are not eligible for the NHS scheme, are eligible for a flu vaccination from one of our on-site clinics, held on the Brayford and Riseholme Park Campus, week commencing Monday 11 November.
Please ensure you book an appointment on the correct campus.
To book an appointment click: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/FluVaccinations2024@universityoflincoln.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/
Please be aware that it is your own responsibility to arrive to the appointment on time. If you arrive late you may not be able to receive your vaccination.
For more information regarding the onsite vaccinations, please email staffwellbeing@lincoln.ac.uk
*You may be at risk of an allergic reaction to the flu vaccine injection if you have an egg allergy. This is because some flu vaccines are made using eggs. GPs or Pharmacies can offer a low-egg or egg-free vaccination with an advanced request.
Story submitted by Jo Wilkinson
jwilkinson@lincoln.ac.uk