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We have a lot of work to do after a disappointing start to our free flu clinics for our at-risk patients . Only
This is shockingly bad. Strachur Medical Practice, our Scottish sister practice is miles better at this with 95% of their Heart Disease, 100% of their Chronic Bronchitis and 100% of their Diabetic patients vaccinated in 2009.
It means that the great majority of our elderly and chronic illness patients are at higher risk of catching influenza and dying this year. This is just not good enough.
We want to vaccinate at least 75% of our at-risk patients. This is based on the World Health Organization recommendations. You can watch how we are doing via this page and the tracker on our home page. They update with live data every 60 seconds.
We're now going to extend our access to free flu shots:
- To avoid confusion, flu shots are now free for all patients.
- We are going to run a drop in flu shot clinic every weekday from 10am to 2pm
- We are going to run an evening flu shot clinic from 2pm-6pm every Thursday.
- Our nursing team are going to be chasing up our at-risk patients.
Our Scottish sister practice is way ahead of us. Come on Canadians! Don't let the Scots show you up. You can do better!
1 comment:
I think it's important to address herd immunity too. People who aren't at risk themselves should be getting vaccinated to break the chain of infection that can lead to those who are vulnerable.
I'll be getting my shot :)
How much is the charge for non-patients. I'd like to get my parents their shots too.
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