NHS flu jab

[welsh_girly83]

If you suffer from graves disease are you eligible for a free NHS flu jab?

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Simple answer is no.

btf-thyroid.org/flu-jabs-va...

List of medical conditions that qualify, scroll down in this link:

nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinati...

[welsh_girly83 in reply to SeasideSusie]

I thought so just that it says on the bottom of my repeat prescription I'm eligible, must be a mistake.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to welsh_girly83]

Where are you? Your name suggests a possibility you are not I England.

Just in case, this link is for Wales.

nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/live...

[PurpleNails Administrator]

nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinati...

The above link is nhs info on who’s eligible.

Graves isn’t specified but “underlying conditions” are.... ask your GP surgery.

You may be eligible under another category.

Also sone employers will pay or contribute towards flu jabs although not compulsory.