Pregnant women are being reminded by Manx Care that they are eligible for the Seasonal Flu and COVID Vaccines.
COVID-19 and flu can be serious illnesses, particularly during pregnancy and Manx Care says that getting the vaccines during pregnancy helps protect the newborn until such time as they can receive their vaccinations.
It says that the COVID- 19 and flu vaccines are safe for both pregnant women and their babies.
Flu Vaccines
The following pharmacies will be offering appointments for the seasonal flu vaccine:
- Boots, Strand Street, Douglas (01624) 616120
- Costain Pharmacy, Main Road, Ballasalla (01624) 824793
- Hemensley’s, Windsor Road, Douglas (01624) 675162
- Karson’s Pharmacy (Onchan) (01624) 615150
- Kingsley Muti, Ballasalla (01624) 625040
- Kinrade’s, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas (01624) 673912
- Karson’s Pharmacy, Kirk Michael (01624) 878545
- Clear Pharmacy, Cushag Road, Anagh Coar (01624) 616399
- Clear Pharmacy, Hailwood Court, Governors Hill, Douglas (01624) 671042
- Clear Pharmacy, The Parade, Castletown (01624) 823272
- Clear Pharmacy, Station Road, Port Erin (01624) 832139
- Clear Pharmacy, Atholl Place, Peel (01624) 845564
- Clear Pharmacy, Michael Street, Peel (01624) 843130
- Clear Pharmacy, Castle Street, Douglas (01624) 673402
- Clear Pharmacy, Victoria Road, Douglas (01624) 673268
- Clear Pharmacy, Parliament Street, Ramsey (01624) 812167
Women can book to receive their flu vaccination via their GP practice, a local pharmacy or by contacting the vaccination team via email: vaccinations@gov.im or by calling 01624 822111.
For COVID vaccinations, please contact the vaccination team or appointments can be booked online.
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