Private clinic for flu jabs in East Dulwich area?

[agofarkas]

Need a recommendation for a private clinic to get flu jabs for my family, as our 12 year old can't get one at school, our surgery, any local pharmacies or through BUPA, and we can't seem to get any either.

All helpful suggestions welcome!

[Penguin68]

Boots normally offer them, but unprecedented take-up (can't think why) has led to shortages and suspension of their service. I suspect if you wait a bit they will become available again. Anyone in a vulnerable (age/ underlying condition/ caring responsibility) category should have been offered one through the NHS.

[Nigello]

Flu jabs can lose their efficacy over time, so having them in November (before the hardest hitting time) coukd actually be a benefit. Social distancing and masks are likely to keep down infection rates anyway. Superdrug has a booking facility for the branches offering vaccinations. Streatham is nearest. Good luck

[Penguin68]

Flu jabs can lose their efficacy over time

However, they also take 1-2 weeks to become fully effective - so you do need to get the timing right. 'December to March' is seen as the season, although it can start as early as October.https://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/childrens-health/flu#:~:text=Seasonal%20flu%20(influenza)%20is%20an,and%20as%20late%20as%20May.

However it is to be hoped that mask wearing, social distancing and hand washing may reduce the incidence - so it's an ill wind...

[agofarkas]

Thanks for the Boots tip, am trying to track one down anywhere near us that is doing them for 12 year olds... anyone know of a private clinic, in the mean time?

Thank you!

[shelly2106]

There's a private clinic in herne Hill but they have a waiting list and don't have stock until November. I've booked my 15 year old appointment at Tescos Surrey quays nearest one offering 12-15 years flu jabs costs ?9, pounds and you have to book online, waiting list is now 3 weeks

[agofarkas]

thank you @shelly2106! Will give them both a go.

[shelly2106]

No problem, the private one is herne Hill is called health hub

[George Orwell]

Fleet Street Clinic, who do jabs for just about anything, are booked up about a week ahead for flu jabs.

Unfortunately they cost ?35 a go !

https://flujabs.org/

[mancity68]

Got one in a chemist in Camberwell this morning. ?12.

[dulwichrepresent2]

Could you please confirm which chemist you visited? Thank you.

[elloriac]

The Day Lewis pharmacy on Forest Hill Road is doing flu jabs.

[ruffers]

elloriac Wrote:

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> The Day Lewis pharmacy on Forest Hill Road is

> doing flu jabs.

They did mine - if they've run out just ask to be put on the waitlist, shouldn't take long.

[mancity68]

Day Lewis on Camberwell Church St.

[ljrodgers]

I had a walk-in jab at Lloyds Pharmacy in North Cross Road last week. Was surprised at how easy it was. I am 60 but I don't think that made a difference.

[siousxiesue]

ljrodgers Wrote:

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> I had a walk-in jab at Lloyds Pharmacy in North

> Cross Road last week. Was surprised at how easy it

> was. I am 60 but I don't think that made a

> difference.

Not taking anyone under 65 now! Low on stock

[siousxiesue]

https://www.londontravelclinic.co.uk/

Booked with these guys, London Bridge ?15 shot

?20 consultation

[covidavoid]

I was lucky with the Lloyds pharmacy a couple of weeks ago, good luck.