Jabs and vaccinations
What you'll hear about flu jabs, baby jabs and travel vaccines.
Have you had your flu jab yet? The chemist's doing them.
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Adult jabs6
- Have you had your flu jab?'Jab' is the everyday British word for a vaccine or injection.
- Am I eligible for a free one?Free NHS flu jabs go to groups like over-65s, pregnant women, people with certain conditions and carers.
- Can I get it at the chemist's?Many pharmacies give NHS flu jabs to eligible people and paid ones to everyone else.
- Have you had the RSV jab?A newer NHS vaccine offered in pregnancy (to protect the baby) and to older adults.
- Do I need any travel jabs?Ask the practice nurse or a travel clinic.
- I've had my Covid boosterCovid boosters are now offered only to some groups, such as older people and those with weakened immune systems.
At the appointment3
Children's jabs6
- Baby's jabs are at eight, twelve and sixteen weeksThe early NHS vaccination appointments, with more at one year and, under the newer schedule, at 18 months.
- Is she up to date with her jabs?Check the red book or ask the practice.
- He's due his pre-school boosterThe vaccinations given around age three years four months.
- Has he had his MMR?Measles, mumps and rubella.
- They do the nasal spray at schoolChildren's flu vaccine is usually a nasal spray, not a needle, often given at school.
- Have you sent the consent form back?School vaccinations need a parent's consent, often online now.
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What does 'jab' mean here?
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