Protect yourself with a Flu Vaccination

Now is a good moment to think about protecting your health with the 2025 flu vaccination. Flu is not just a heavy cold. For older people and those with long term health conditions it can lead to serious illness and a lengthy recovery. The flu jab remains one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce that risk.

The 2025 flu vaccine has been carefully updated to match the strains expected to circulate this winter. It helps lower your chances of catching flu and, just as importantly, reduces the risk of severe symptoms, hospital admission and complications. Even if you do still catch flu, people who are vaccinated usually recover more quickly and feel less unwell.

The good news is that vaccination take up in Lambourn has been encouraging this year. Many residents have already rolled up their sleeves and done their bit for themselves and for the wider community. That said, there are still people who are eligible and have not yet taken up the offer.

This includes some in the over 65 age group (including those who will turn 65 by 31 March 2026) and a number of adults aged 18 to 65 certain long-term health conditions such as heart, lung, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, weakened immune system and others

If you are eligible, please do consider booking your jab. The vaccine is in stock and readily available at both Lambourn Surgery and Lambourn Pharmacy. It is quick, straightforward and free for those who qualify.

Getting your flu jab is a small step that can make a big difference, helping you stay well through the winter and easing pressure on local health services. If you have been meaning to get round to it, now is the perfect time.