Those people in the ‘at risk’ groups can take advantage of the free vaccination to protect them against becoming ill. 

Pregnant women are strongly advised to have the vaccination as well as those aged 65 and over and younger people with long-term conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma, multiple sclerosis, serious kidney and liver disease. 

Chemists across Rotherham are now offering the flu vaccination to over 18's:

Chemist	Address	Telephone
The Co-OperativePharmacy	Poplar Glade,Wickerlsey, Rotherham, S66 2JQ	01709 549714
Weldricks Pharmacy	7-8 The Square, Wales, Sheffield, S26 5QN	01909 771418
Weldricks Pharmacy	26 Main Street, Catcliffe, Rotherham, S60 5SR	01709 382266
Weldricks Pharmacy	The Parade, Thorogate, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S66 7HX	01709 522605
Weldricks Pharmacy	Maltby Services Centre, Braithwell Road, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8JE	01709 812429
Weldricks Pharmacy	26 Main Street,Catcliffe, Rotherham. S60 5SR	01709 382266
MedicX	Rotherham Community Health Centre, Greasborough Road, Rotherham, S60 1RY	01709 464464
Tesco Pharmacy	Tesco Superstore, Forge Island, Market street, Rotherham, S60 1QE	01709 347449

The information regarding the availability of the vaccine was correct at the time of last review.

Think you have flu?

If you or your child develop flu-like symptoms:

• Stay at home and
• Contact your doctor by telephone

or

• Sinlge Point of Access on 0333 321 8282
• NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 or visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

People should not go to A&E if they suspect they have flu.

 

For more information

Find out more about seasonal flu 

Find out more about the vaccination and who should have it