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Seasonal flu is much more serious than you may think. Seasonal flu is a virus that can cause chills, fever and a sore throat and, if you have heart or lung problems or are 65 or over, it will hit you hardest.

Anyone who suffers from heart or lung problems, or is 65 or over, should get the seasonal flu vaccine. Conditions and diseases which can make flu much more dangerous include: asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, diabetes and HIV infection.

The seasonal flu vaccine takes around ten days to work and will protect you from seasonal flu for around a year. And you have to get vaccinated annually, because the virus develops different strains, and last year's vaccine won't protect you from this year's seasonal flu virus.

If you think you're eligible for the seasonal flu vaccination, just contact your GP surgery or pharmacist to find out more. The vaccine is quick, free and could save you weeks of misery.