Securing a flu jab

sir – On Friday I received an SMS from our new medical centre asking me to apply for a flu vaccination (for myself but not my wife).

It included a link to Systemonline, where I could book. However, no appointments were available for at least two months – as far ahead as the booking system operates.

I then went to the website of a well-known pharmacy, and have now booked an appointment for myself and my wife in two and a half weeks’ time.

I do wonder what the medical centre is doing. The phone is always engaged and the website doesn’t work.

Chris Saltmarsh

Chelmsford, Essex