Flu Vaccine - BOOK NOW

 We have a dedicated flu line open Monday to Friday

between 10am to 11am and 4pm to 5pm. 

 Call: 01803 926549 

NOTE: For all other enquiries please call the main number 01803 605117 and select the correct option. 

 Due to the high demand expected we are not able to give the vaccine to those patients who are not eligible. 

New for this year, if you are invited for your COVID-19 vaccine at the ERC there will be the option to have your flu vaccination at the same time. Both vaccinations done in one sitting! COVID appointment booing will open in October.

We have Saturday flu clinics
Saturday 5th October - Barton Surgery
Saturday 12th October - Chelston Surgery

For more information about the flu vaccine,to find out who is eligible and why it's so important please click HERE

Before you attend for your flu jab please:

1. Please cancel your appointment if you feel unwell on the day.
2. Please only bring essential belongings with you.
3. Ask yourself the following questions:

Have you got a new cough?

Do you have a temperature?

Do you have any change in your taste or smell?

Have you been in contact with anyone with COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19?

If the answer to any of these four questions is yes please do not attend for a flu jab

5 Reasons to get your child vaccinated.

• 1. Protect your child - The vaccine will help protect your child against flu and serious complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia
• 2. Protect you, your family and friends  - Vaccinating your child will help protect more vulnerable friends and family
• 3. No injection needed - The nasal spray is painless and easy to have
• 4. It’s better than having flu - The nasal spray helps protect against flu, has been given to millions of children worldwide and has an excellent safety record
• 5. Avoid costs - If your child gets flu, you may have to take time off work or arrange alternative childcare

Torbay’s autumn Covid-19 and Flu vaccination programme set to start

A new Covid-19 booster vaccination programme for those most at risk of serious illness from the virus will launch in Torbay this autumn.

Torbay General Practice (TGP) will be running booster clinics at the Riviera International Centre in Torquay, from the 8^{th of} October 2024.

Patients who fulfil the criteria will be able to book their appointment from Monday, September 23rd,  by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/3ASVn69.                             

Please do not contact your GP practice to arrange your vaccine.

The great news this autumn is we can offer both Covid and flu vaccines together at the Riviera International Centre.

You may only be able to book your covid vaccine online, but when you come for that appointment if you are eligible, we will offer you your flu vaccine.

 COVID-19 vaccine should be offered to:

• Adults aged 65 years and over.
• Residents in a care home for older adults.
• Persons aged 6 months to 64 years in a clinical risk group.
• Frontline health and social care workers and staff working in care homes for older adults.

Everyone who has parked in the ERC car park must put their car registration into our tablet before you exit, and this way parking is FREE. Our wonderful volunteers will help you with this.

Our friendly team look forward to welcoming you.