Publish date: 4 October 2024
This week our seasonal vaccination programme launched, with clinics open for bookings across the Trust from 3 October and Jenny Hurst, Chief Nurse (Acting) has shared a message with all staff urging them to get their seasonal vaccinations.
Flu and Covid-19 vaccines are available for all staff - book your appointment now on Simply Book.
If you’re reading this and asking yourself, ‘should I get vaccinated this year?’ my answer would be 100% yes. Vaccines, as always, remain our best protection against diseases.
Here are three things you should know:
- Vaccines teach your immune system how to create antibodies that protect you from disease.
- It’s much safer for your immune system to learn this through vaccination than by catching the disease and treating it.
- The sooner you get vaccinated the better. Vaccines take approx. two weeks to provide the required immune response – so think ahead!
Most importantly, doing what you can to stay fit and well this winter not only protects you, but your family, our patients and service users, and each other.
Don’t wait until viruses peak, boost your immune system now.
If you have questions or doubts, please speak with our Vaccination Team in confidence. It is important that you are supported to make an informed decision.
If you have any questions or requests regarding the vaccination programme, please contact the vaccine centre on 0151 473 2812 or email: vaccinations
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