As a health care worker you’re more likely to be exposed to the flu and COVID-19 viruses. You also care for people who may be at greater risk and it’s easy to pass these viruses on without knowing. 


Both flu and COVID-19 can be life-threatening and getting both flu and COVID-19 increases risk of serious illness. Even if you are healthy, you can still catch these viruses and spread them to your patients. 


The flu and COVID-19 vaccines are vital for helping to protect our staff and those they care for, and they are the best defence we have against these potentially life threatening viruses.
 

Getting a flu jab

There are a number of ways that you can get your free flu jab:

  • Follow instruction in the email you received from OPAS to book an appointment.
  • Contact Occupational Health on 0191 5699029. The team can book you an appointment or give you details of our drop in clinics.
  • Look out for our mobiles vaccinators who are out and about visiting wards and departments.

 

Guidance for your appointment
  • Please bring your NHS number with you. You can find it on the NHS App.
  • Please wear a short sleeved top or shirt as the vaccinations are given in your upper arm. If you need to change, you should do so before your appointment.
  • Please arrive for your appointment on time.
  • Please ensure that you complete the consent form when booking. You can also download the consent form here.
     

Getting a COVID vaccine

You can book an appointment for a COVID booster or first or second dose through the national booking system or your GP.

Pleae let us know if you have received your COVID vaccination so we can update your records.

If you have received your vaccines outside of the Trust

If you have already been contacted by your GP or the NHS to have your flu jab and/or your COVID-19 booster jab and decide to take up the appointment, please provide details in the OPAS system so we can make sure your records are updated.

Vaccine information and the Green Book
  • The patient information for the Pfizer vaccine can be found here
  • The patient information leaflet for Spikevax vaccine can be found here.
  • Information about the flu vaccination can be found here.
  • The Green Book can be found​​​​​​​ here​​​​​​​
Winter vaccination booking guide on OPAS

Frequently Asked Questions

COVID-19 vaccine information

Flu vaccine further information
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