Expectant Mothers Encouraged to Receive Flu and Covid Vaccinations

Pregnant women have been reminded by Manx Care of their eligibility to receive free flu and Covid vaccines this winter. The seasonal vaccination program commenced in October. The healthcare provider indicated that these viruses could lead to “serious illnesses,” and that obtaining the jabs during pregnancy helps safeguard newborns until they can receive their own immunizations. The seasonal vaccination programs are also open to individuals over the age of 75, frontline healthcare workers, those who are immunosuppressed, as well as those who are pregnant. Appointments, where both vaccinations are available, can be arranged with the government’s vaccination team. Additionally, flu vaccines can be administered at the island’s 14 GP practices and by local pharmacies across the island, by appointment. The following pharmacies provide these services: Ramsey: Clear Pharmacy on Parliament Street Peel: Clear Pharmacies on Atholl Place and Michael Street Kirk Michael: Karson’s Pharmacy on Main Road Ballasalla: Costain Pharmacy on Main Road, and Kingsley Muti Pharmacy on the Balthane Industrial Estate Castletown: Clear Pharmacy on The Parade Port Erin: Clear Pharmacy on Station Road Douglas: Boots on Strand Street, Hemensley’s on Windsor Road, and Clear Pharmacies Castle Street, Victoria Road, and in Anagh Coar Onchan: Karson’s Pharmacy