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Are you at risk from FLU?
If you are aged 65 or over, or suffer from chronic
disease (such as heart, lung, liver, kidney or
neurological disease) have diabetes, a weak
immune system due to disease or treatment or if
you are pregnant, then you may be at risk of
flu*.
Those living in long-stay residential homes or
carers should also receive a flu vaccination. You
may also be aware that there is a planned
childhood seasonal influenza vaccination
programme.
*This list is not exhaustive. Your GP may recommend
vaccination in other clinical situations. Please speak
to your healthcare practitioner for details.
Did you know?
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Flu vaccinations are free of charge for those
who fall within the at risk groups.
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Flu viruses and vaccines change so it is
important that you receive your vaccination
annually.
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Flu is not the same as a bad cold. Symptoms
tend to be more severe and last for longer.
SO ASK AT RECEPTION ABOUT
THE FLU VACCINE NOW!
Influenza (often referred to as flu) is a serious viral
infection of the respiratory tract (nose, mouth, throat,
bronchial tubes and lungs). Following infection, flu
symptoms usually appear over a period of one to
three days. The disease is characterised by;
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The sudden onset of fever,
Chills,
Headache,
Muscle and joint pain and
tiredness.
- Other symptoms may include a
cough, sore throat, nasal
congestion and diarrhoea.