We have a limited quantity of flu vaccines for FREE NHS under 65's and over 65's. We are not currently taking any bookings for private vaccinations until further notice.
We are expecting more appointments to be available in the next week. If you would like to be notified when we have more stocks please subscribe to our newsletter below (you can unsubscribe at any time) and will let you know first.
Parkers Pharmacy Flu Service
If you fall into one of the clinical risk groups who are advised to have the flu jab, Scorah may be able to provide a free NHS jab (without a referral from your GP) if you are 18 years or over at the time of vaccination, registered with a GP in England or Wales and you:
Certain medical conditions include:
- Are aged 65 and over (or will turn 65 by 31 March 2021)
- Aged 50-64 - Please note this will be available later in the season - Date to be confirmed by the NHS.
- Household contacts of shielded patients.
- Are pregnant
- Have a certain medical condition such as diabetes or heart disease
- Care for someone whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill
Certain medical conditions include:
- Diabetes
- Lung disease, including asthma if you're on a preventer inhaler
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Lowered immunity due to disease (e.g. HIV) or treatment (e.g. steroid medication or cancer treatment) or you have had your spleen removed
- Neurological disease
- Carer status may include:
- People who are in receipt of a carer's allowance
- Those who are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person
FLU VS COLD
The common cold and flu are both caused by infections in our throat and lungs and share many of the same symptoms. It’s not always easy to tell whether you have flu or just a cold; however flu can be serious and at times life-threatening whilst the common cold is likely just to cause you a few days of feeling unwell.
In general, flu symptoms are worse than cold symptoms.
If you have a cold
In general, flu symptoms are worse than cold symptoms.
If you have a cold
- You feel under the weather for a few days before your symptoms show up
- You have a variety of symptoms but they are generally mild
- You probably have a blocked or runny nose, a sore throat and maybe even a mild cough
- Your temperature may be a little high making you feel shivery
- Although you feel unwell, you can do most of your normal daily activities like going to work, driving, shopping and cooking
- You can feel perfectly well then suddenly feel very ill
- Your symptoms are generally more severe than with a cold
- You may or may not have a blocked or runny nose or a sore throat
- Your temperature is high, you have chills and your muscles ache
- You feel exhausted, you are unable to carry out basic daily tasks and will probably have to go to bed
Do NOT attend the pharmacy if you have any of the following symptoms
- High temperature
- New, persistent cough
- Shortness of breath
- Loss or change in sense of taste and smell
