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Flu vaccination: letter template for at risk patients and carers

Template for GPs to invite patients at risk of flu due to a medical condition or age, and their carers, to have their annual flu vaccine.

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Annual flu vaccination invitation letter template for at risk patients and their carers

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This letter is for GP practices to invite patients who are eligible for flu vaccination because of:

  • their age
  • certain long-term medical conditions
  • a learning disability
  • pregnancy
  • being the main carer of someone who is elderly or disabled
  • close contacts of immunocompromised individuals

The template can be adapted locally.

Published 12 August 2015
Last updated 20 July 2023 + show all updates
  1. Updated letter template.

  2. Updated letter template.

  3. Added updated letter template.

  4. Added updated letter template.

  5. Added this year's invitation letter.

  6. Added the new season template letter.

  7. Added revised flu vaccination letter for at-risk patients.

  8. Revised GP letter template for at risk patients.

  9. Updated for 2016 to 2017 flu season.

  10. First published.