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Keep protected this winter

Winter is a season of fun, festivities and family times you don’t want to miss. However, as it gets colder, viruses like flu and RSV can spread more easily. These viruses can lead to serious illness and even time in hospital.

Thankfully, every winter the NHS offers free vaccines to those most at risk to keep everyone protected. That could be during pregnancy or older age or, to keep little ones, teens and those with long-term health conditions safe and well.  

Pendelton Medical Centre Flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics start 4 October

When: Every Saturday
Time: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Where: Pendleton Medical Centre, 1st Floor, Pendleton Gateway, Salford

If you’re eligible, it’s important to get your winter vaccines each year. This helps top up your protection, even if you’ve had them before or have already been ill. That’s because your immunity fades over time, and the viruses change each year.

By getting vaccinated, you’re not only protecting yourself, but also the people you care about most.

Winter vaccinations at Pendlton Medical Centre

  • Flu – can be a serious illness for people of all ages. It can lead to complications like bronchitis and pneumonia.

    Adults aged over 65, pregnant people, people with long-term health conditions, people in care homes, those who live with someone with a weakened immune system and children (aged 2–3 years and school aged) are all encouraged to get the flu vaccine.
  • RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) – this virus causes coughs and colds and can be dangerous for older people and young babies.

    Adults aged 75 to 79 and pregnant people from 28 weeks should get this vaccine. It helps protect the baby in the first few months.
  • COVID-19 can cause serious illness for some, including breathing difficulties and long-lasting health problems.

    Adults aged 75, people in care homes and those with a weakened immune system are encouraged to get their COVID-19 vaccine. 

How do I get the flu vaccination?

  • Patients aged over 65 are offered the flu vaccination once every year.
  • If you are eligible, you will receive an invitation in the post.
  • Or visit one of our Saturday vaccination clinics starting 4 October, 9am to 1pm.

Find out more about flu.

Keep protected this winter. To find out more about winter vaccines, including where to get them, head to the NHS Greater Manchester website, or search: NHS GM Winter vaccinations.