Examples of Flu Campaign template messages
This section provides a list of examples templates you can refer to when sending out your seasonal flu invites.
Please Note: These are only template suggestions and all are under 160 characters in length.
TOP TIP: If you use a template and make changes, please check your new character count before sending.
Pre-Invite Instructions
(Add surgery name) will be inviting you to a flu jab soon. Please do not call the practice beforehand. Please wear a face mask when you attend the practice
All Patients
General Flu Invite with Trigger word
(Add surgery name): Dear <firstname2>, you are eligible for a free Flu jab. Call the practice on xxxxxxxxxx to book an appointment. Text back DECLINE to refuse
Alternate Flu Invite
(Add surgery name): Flu can be serious. Please call us now on xxxxxxxxxxx to book your appointment for a FREE flu jab or text back DECLINE to refuse
Follow-up Message
(Add surgery name): You are eligible for a flu jab but are yet to have it. Pls call xxxxxxxxx to book or text back DECLINE to refuse
Invite Without Trigger Word
(Add surgery name): Dear <firstname2>, you are eligible for a free Flu jab. Call the practice on xxxxxxxxxx to book an appointment
Invite For Walk-In Clinic
(Add surgery name): Dear <firstname2>, you are eligible for a free Flu jab. Please attend our open walk-in session on DD/MM from 2pm to 4pm
Invite to a Parent/Guardian (For Under 16s)
(Add surgery name): Dear Parent/Guardian, your child is eligible for a free Flu jab. Call on xxxxxxxxxx to book an appointment. Text back DECLINE to refuse
At Risk Groups
16-64 At Risk
(Add surgery name): Dear <firstname2> Flu can be a serious even if you are fit & healthy. Please call xxxxxxxxx for a flu jab appt or text back DECLINE to refuse
65 and Over
(Add surgery name): Dear <firstname2> Flu can be a serious even if you are fit & healthy. Please call xxxxxxxxx for a flu jab appt or text back DECLINE to refuse
Pregnant Cohort
(Add surgery name): Pregnant women are at increased risk from Flu. Call xxxxxxxxx for a free flu jab appointment or text back DECLINE to refuse
Flu Invite – Call/Recall
myGP Version
(Add surgery name): Dear <firstname2>, you are eligible for a free flu jab. Book your appointment via the myGP app or reply DECLINE to refuse
SMS Version
(Add surgery name): Dear <firstname2>, you are eligible for a free flu jab. To book, download the myGP app www.mygp.io/app or text back DECLINE to refuse
Covid Requirements Reminder
(Add surgery name): Dear <firstname2>, please wear a facial covering when at surgery and follow guidelines given when receiving your flu jab. Thank you
Patients With A Carer
(Add surgery name): Dear <firstname2>, if you need to bring someone with you to your flu jab, please inform reception when you arrive at the surgery. Thanks
(Add surgery name): Dear <firstname2>, if you need to bring someone with you to your flu jab, please call us on xxxxxxxxx to help us arrange your appointment.
(Add surgery name): Dear <firstname2>, if you want someone with you at your flu jab please limit to 1 person to keep social distancing at the practice. Thanks
Barcode Appointment
(Add surgery name): Dear <firstname2>, please bring your barcode letter with you to your flu jab. If you do not have this letter you will be asked to rebook
Appointment Change
(Add surgery name): Unfortunately, we have had to change your flu jab on DD/MM to DD/MM If this is not convenient, please ring xxxxxxxxxxx to rearrange (surgery name): Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel your flu jab on DD/MM, please ring xxxxxxxxxxx to rearrange