retired_orsum

Doctor has been chasing me for the last couple of weeks for my flu jab, who has had theirs and has it prevented you from having the flu?

retired_g_stull

I never have the jab, as I'm allergic to eggs and the flu jab is cultivated using chicken's eggs, so I have read.

Managed ok without it too :thup:

retired_therob

The doctor has been chasing you? Thought only people in the 'at risk' category got it on the NHS, let alone were chased for it?

retired_srini_aug1

never had it or been offered it or requested it.

my immune system is up to the task i think (hope)

YZFRydn

Hows old are you? Do they not only give them to the elderly?

retired_therob

He might just have a permanent condition that makes him vulnerable, like the AIDS.

retired_knitter82

Can't see a doctor chasing anyone for it. I'm in the risk group because of diabetes. The nurse asked if I wanted the vaccine, I said no, and that was it. She didn't try to convince me to change my mind or anything.

retired_heidus17

think they might send letters out if you have had it previously, andmaybe a phone call. maybe thats all he means by chasing him.

retired_therob

I had a mental image of a doctor, syringe in hand, chasing him down the street

retired_cmiller

I have had the flu for the last five years and never had the flu. I had the pneumonia jab aswell five years ago so am due that again in another five.

Its given to anyone deemed at risk, such as the elderly, diabetics and asthmatics