Private Covid Vaccine

Fleet St. Clinic is delighted to be among the first UK medical practices to offer Covid-19 vaccinations privately, having campaigned to do this ever since vaccines were no longer in short supply. We now have good supplies of the latest Pfizer XBB 1.5 Covid-19 vaccine.

We wholeheartedly endorse the NHS Covid vaccination programme, with all our doctors and nurses volunteering to participate at various points in the pandemic. NHS vaccination is now directed at those most at risk from Covid complications.

However, coronavirus infection remains a hazard for us all, and many other people also wish to be protected. Protection can be especially important for those keen to avoid illness abroad, people in key occupations, and anyone in close contact with vulnerable friends and relatives.

Private Covid vaccination is important for:

Travel and leisure:

• Respiratory infection is 6 times more likely when travelling, and Covid is no exception.
• People who travel have less access to diagnosis, medical care and treatment, so prevention is even more important

Protecting family and friends:

• Many of us have elderly or vulnerable family and friends but are not eligible for NHS vaccination ourselves – we need to protect them.

Occupation and employment:

• If you work in close contact with the public or in healthcare, you are more likely to become infected, and can spread infection more easily to others.
• If you work in a critical role or close-knit team, your health matters for those around you. For example, in September 2023, a minor Covid outbreak among air traffic controllers resulted in travel chaos and major disruption. It’s vital to help those in key roles to stay healthy.

Medical concerns and supporting holistic care:

• Some people have missed out on vaccination, because of anxiety about its effects, fear of needles, or worries about pre-existing medical conditions. It is important for all clinicians to be able to address such concerns beyond the NHS setting, so that every medical encounter can provide an opportunity to deliver holistic care.