Seasonal flu is a highly infectious illness caused by a flu virus. The virus infects your lungs and upper airways, causing a sudden high temperature and general aches and pains. You could also lose your appetite, feel nauseous and have a dry cough. Symptoms can last for up to a week.

You may be invited for a flu jab if you are:

• over 65 years of age
• pregnant
• a main carer for an older or disabled person​
• living in a residential or nursing home​

or have:

• a serious heart or chest complaint, including asthma
• serious kidney disease
• diabetes
• lowered immunity due to disease or treatment such as steroid medication or
• cancer treatment
• if you have ever had a stroke
• ALL healthy children who are aged 2 and 3 years of age on 31st August 2017 – this is in the form of a nasal spray.

If you have any queries please contact the surgery.

External Websites

Flu and the Flu Vaccine – NHS Choices
Children’s Flu Vaccine – NHS Choices
Flu Vaccine FAQ’s – NHS Choices
Which Flu Vaccine should children have? – gov.uk (PDF)
The Flu Vaccination – gov.uk (PDF)