Winter flu vaccine

Has everyone had their winter flu vaccine? I’m 21 weeks and haven’t had it yet. Do I need to make an appointment to get it done or will they make one for me?

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i got the whooping cough vaccine when I went for my 20 week scan. I’ll give the doctors a phone on Monday though and see what they say. I feel like I’m starting to get the start of a cold so not sure if they would give me it or if it would help it from going any further

This is my first time having the flu vaccine I was very on the fence about having it, I've had no issues with it, I'm going to book my whooping cough one soon too, I've opted not to have the covid this year as it ruined me the last few times x

i’ve never had the flu vaccine either so wasn’t sure about it but i’d rather be safe if it’ll help protect the baby. Especially since i’m starting to get the start of a cold now

It's not a live vaccine so quite safe, I only had it to protect baby and myself this time xx

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