Surgery by Appointment Only
Tuesday & Wednesday: 7 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Morning Appointments: 8:30 - 10:30
Afternoon Appts: 14:00 - 17:30
Slateford Medical Centre
27 Gorgie Park Close
Edinburgh, EH14 1NQ
Fax No: 0131 442 8722
Opening Times
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
2011Seasonal Flu Vac Campaign
The flu clinics start the beginning of October to make an appointment for the clinics please phone reception on 0131 442 8700 and ask for a flu injection appointment.
Flu is a viral illness that is spread by the coughs and sneezes of people who are already infected. The symptoms of flu include:
- high fever
- shivers
- headache
- aching limbs
- cough and running nose
- no energy
Flu often lasts for a week or more and can make you feel weak for several weeks longer.
For most people flu is just a nasty experience, but for some it can lead to more serious illnesses such as bronchitis and pneumonia that may need hospital treatment.
The flu vaccine is recommended if you are:
- 65 years or over
OR you have
- a chronic heart or chest complaint such as angina, asthma or bronchitis
- chronic kidney disease
- diabetes
- lowered immunity due to serious disease or treatment such as steroid medication or cancer treatment
Healthy people under 65 years do not need to be vaccinated as flu is not a serious risk for them.