Flu Vaccines Available for CDDFT Staff Starting Friday 4 October
Vaccination Schedule for Friday:
· UHND (University Hospital of North Durham): Roving vaccinators will start in Maternity.
· BAH (Bishop Auckland Hospital): Roving vaccinators will begin on the first floor in Recruitment.
· Community and Community Hospitals: Peer vaccinators will be available. Please check with your team leads to find out the session times.
· ED at DMH (Darlington Memorial Hospital): Peer vaccinators available.
· Paediatrics at UHND: Peer vaccinators available.
If you'd like to receive your flu vaccine while at work, you can easily locate the roving vaccination teams by contacting the following:
UHND: 07721858427
DMH: 07385382713
Alternatively, you can email: cddft.flufighters@nhs.net
For those who prefer to visit Occupational Health for their vaccination, please email cddft.flufighters@nhs.net to arrange a convenient time.
Please inform them if you receive your flu vaccine elsewhere, such as from your GP. This information is important for their reporting.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Coming Soon
They will also be offering the COVID-19 vaccine this year. Further details will be shared shortly.
Why It's Important to Get the Flu Vaccine – Even if You're Healthy
As healthcare workers, you are more likely to encounter the flu virus in our day-to-day roles. It's easy to unknowingly spread the virus, especially when interacting with patients. While the flu might not be severe for most of you, it can be life-threatening for the clinically vulnerable.
Getting vaccinated is the most effective way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your patients. Doing so, you help safeguard the workforce and protect those most at risk.
