Man flu and other myths

There are a bundle of old wives' tales about colds and flu but are they worth considering or just a tissue of lies?

Ten things you need to know about flu

It can mean a week in bed or something altogether more serious but the good news is you don't have to take flu lying down.

Local Flu Events

Flu Vaccine

"Ben won't be in today, he's got a touch of the flu."

It's that time of year again when you should be thinking about making an appointment to see your GP for your annual flu jab. Doctors recommend the vaccine for 2 main groups of people.

People aged 65 or over
Adults and children who suffer from a long term medical condition

You are eligible for a free flu jab if you suffer from a chronic medical condition such as:

Serious heart or respiratory disease
Diabetes
Severe Kidney or liver disease
If you have lowered immunity due to disease or treatment

If you're not sure if you or someone you care for is eligible for the vaccine, download the leaflets below for more information or contact the NHS Helpline on 0800 22 44 88 for advice.

65 or over, or in an at risk group

65 or over, or in an at risk group If you're 65 years or over, or you suffer from a chronic medical condition, you may be vulnerable to flu at this time of year. Download this leaflet for more information.

65 or over, or in an at risk group leaflet
108kb Adobe pdf (link opens in a new browser window)

What's Pneumococcal

What's Pneumococcal This leaflet contains information about the pneumococcal infection and pneumococcal vaccination. Please read it carefully and keep it for reference. By following these guidelines you can greatly reduce the risk of pneumococcal infection. Download this leaflet for more information.

Pneumococcal leaflet
89kb Adobe pdf (link opens in a new browser window)

If you're a healthcare worker, protect yourself against flu

If you're a healthcare worker, protect yourself against flu Immunising healthcare workers aims to protect the healthcare worker and reduce the spread of influenza (flu) in healthcare premises. (Additional benefits include possible protection of household members.) Download this leaflet for more information.

Healthcare Worker leaflet
95kb Adobe pdf (link opens in a new browser window)

Protecting Children at increased risk against flu

Protecting Children at increased risk against flu If your child is already suffering from another illness then catching flu can be serious. Your child may not be able to fight off flu as effectively as other children. It could also make their existing condition worse. Download this leaflet for more information.

Protecting Children at increased risk against flu leaflet
94kb Adobe pdf (link opens in a new browser window)

Leaflets in translation

Leaflets are also available in the following languages:

Arabic
Bengali
Cantonese
Gaelic
Hindi
Polish
Punjabi
Urdu

Go to leaflets in translation.

Flu Vaccine, Don't let the bug bite.

Information to Download

Download the information leaflets and posters below to get full details about the flu vaccine and how to make an appointment to get your jab. (Links open in a new browser window)

Leaflets in Translation

Flu leaflets are available in the following languages: