Flu Vaccination
Boost your health and productivity this winter by having your winter season flu jab.
WHAT IS THE FLU?
Influenza (Flu) is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory system. It occurs every year, mainly in winter. Symptoms, such as fever, chills, headache, aches and pains in the joints and muscles, as well as extreme tiredness come on very quickly.
The vaccine provides the best protection available against the virus that can cause severe illness. Vaccines are given in the autumn, ideally before flu starts circulating.
FLU VACCINATION FAQ
IS THE FLU VACCINATION SAFE?
The flu vaccination is safe and effective and is given annually. It cannot give you the flu. It does not protect you from COVID-19 or seasonal coughs and colds, but it does give protection against the strains of flu virus that will be circulating this year.
Adults usually receive the flu vaccination in injection form, and children usually receive a nasal spray.
WHEN CAN I GET THE FLU VACCINATION?
The flu vaccination is generally available from Autumn onwards.
DOES THE FLU VACCINE CAUSE SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS?
Only one in a million people get serious side effects. Mild side effects such as soreness around the injection site and aching muscles are more common, but these are far less serious than the effects of contracting flu.
I’VE BEEN VACCINATED AGAINST FLU BEFORE SO DO I NEED TO DO IT AGAIN?
The flu virus mutates constantly and the vaccine is updated every year to counter the latest strains, so it is important to get vaccinated annually.
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IS THE FLU VACCINATION SAFE?
The flu vaccination is safe and effective and is given annually. It cannot give you the flu. It does not protect you from COVID-19 or seasonal coughs and colds, but it does give protection against the strains of flu virus that will be circulating this year.
Adults usually receive the flu vaccination in injection form, and children usually receive a nasal spray.
I’M PREGNANT. SHOULD I GET VACCINATED?
The flu vaccine is safe at any stage of pregnancy and is recommended for all pregnant women, as they face a higher risk of developing complications from flu.
HOW WILL I KNOW IF I HAVE THE FLU OR COVID-19?
The flu and COVID-19 have symptoms that overlap, such as a high temperature and persistent cough. It may be difficult to tell which virus you have. For this reason, it’s really important that you have a flu vaccination if you are eligible, and that you continue to follow the guidance.
HOW LONG WILL THE VACCINE LAST?
The vaccine should provide you with the best protection from flu throughout the current flu season.
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