Get Vaccinated. Get Winter Strong.

News - 5 November 2024

Getting vaccinated is the most important thing we can do to protect against serious diseases.

The Healthy Redbridge Bus will be providing free winter flu and covid-19 vaccinations at locations across the borough this winter.
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There are some things you can do to help yourself stay well in winter. This includes getting your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. Getting vaccinated every year will top up your protection and reduce your risk of getting severe symptoms. 

You can get the free NHS flu vaccine if you:
  • are aged 65 or over
  • have certain long-term health conditions
  • are pregnant
  • live in a care home
  • are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer’s allowance
  •  live with someone who has a weakened immune system
     

The Healthy Redbridge Bus will be providing free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for those eligible at locations across Redbridge this winter: 

 

Ilford Lane Engagement Hub

Thursday 7 November, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

 

Al Ansar Islamic Education Centre

Friday 8 November, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

 

Ilford High St (Outside Sainsburys Local)

Saturday 9 November, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

 

Health checks & free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for those eligible

Health checks can help identify early signs of health problems and reduce the risk of developing them. The Healthy Redbridge Bus will be providing free community clinics across the London Borough of Redbridge this winter. 

The clinics are open to anyone who lives, works, studies, visits, or worships in the borough, and will be conducting health checks as well as offering winter flu and covid–19 vaccinations:

 

Goodmayes Community Centre (Lunch club)

Friday 15 November, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm

 

St Augustines Church

Sunday 17 November, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

 

Eman Foundation

Friday 22 November, 12:00 am - 3:00 pm

 

Ilford Lane Engagement Hub

Thursday 12 December, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm 

 

Who's most at risk from cold weather?

Some people are more vulnerable to the effects of cold weather. This includes:

  • people aged 65 and older
  • babies and children under the age of 5
  • people on a low income (so cannot afford heating)
  • people who have a long-term health condition
  • people with a disability
  • pregnant women
  • people who have a mental health condition

Get advice if you feel unwell

If you're 65 or over, or in one of the other at-risk groups, it's important to get medical help as soon as you feel unwell.

You can get help and advice from:

  • a pharmacy – pharmacists can give treatment advice for a range of minor illnesses and can tell you if you need to see a doctor
  • your GP – you may be able to speak to a GP online or over the phone, or go in for an appointment if they think you need to
  • NHS 111 – go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111 if you have an urgent medical problem and you are not sure what to do

The sooner you get advice, the sooner you're likely to get better.

In an emergency, go to A&E immediately or call 999.

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