Where can I get a private flu jab?

[bcacao]

My little son needs a flu jab but the local medical centre won't provide one, for different not-health related reasons. I have called through all major ED pharmacies, as recommended by the medical centre, but no one sells and provides private flu jabs. Does anyone know where I can get this in and around East Dulwich?

thanks

Bcacao

[Vicky176]

Boots are doing them

[Growlybear]

We had our flu vaccinations at Perfucare in Kirkdale; they charge ?10 each. But I don't think any pharmacy will usually give flu vaccine to anyone under 16.

[northlondoner]

Pharmacy at Sainsbury on DKH.

[EDmummy]

You might find that pharmacies are not licenced to give flu jab to children. If you are desparate for one, try BUPA Centres, they may well be licenced.

[bcacao]

northlondoner Wrote:

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> Pharmacy at Sainsbury on DKH.

Thanks to all of you - your answers have been incredibly helpful!

cheers

bcacao

[ema]

I heard it was only the larger Boots stores in town.

[ema]

I heard it was only the larger Boots stores in town.

[Nero]

Superdrug is the cheapest, offering the jab for ?8, I think.

[sglanzer]

Pharmacies won't do under 16s in general, even though there's no reason to think it's unsafe and it's national policy in some countries. Various private clinics in central London will do them - e.g. we were for various reasons keen for all the family to have a jab and got it done at Baker St Medical Centre (http://www.bakerstreet.org.uk/). Not cheap and a hassle obviously, but under ?20, flexible about appointment times and happy with any age.

[minder]

Hi bcacao - just interested but why does your little son need a flu jab?

If he's otherwise fit and healthy then the NHS wouldn't offer them to under 16's anyway?

[bcacao]

Hi minder, my son has a history of recurring chest infections and underwent several tests at King's last winter. No underlying condition such as asthma was found. The doctors said that if these infections continue this winter, they will put him on antibiotics during the whole winter. I consulted another recommended GP close to my home town Vienna who has treated children with similar conditions successfully. She recommended for my son to get a flu jab, ideally before we are off to Vienna at Christmas. After that she will start treating him to boost his immune system.

bcacao