Select one of the above links for more information or call 0800 22 44 88 for advice on the flu.
Dont let flu turn on your patients
It's that time of year again, when you should be thinking about making an appointment for your annual flu jab. If you work in healthcare it's vital you're vaccinated against it.
Read the facts about the flu virus to make sure you're not putting your most vulnerable patients at risk.
For more advice, contact the NHS Helpline on 0800 22 44 88.
What is Flu?
Flu is much more serious than you may think. 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.
Who needs the flu vaccination
Anyone who suffers from heart or lung problems, or is 65 or over, should get the flu vaccine. Conditions and diseases which can make flu much more dangerous include: asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, diabetes and HIV infection.
How the flu vaccine works
The vaccine takes around ten days to work and will protect you from 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 flu virus.