Those people in the ‘at risk’ groups can take advantage of the free vaccination to protect them against becoming ill. 

Pregnant women are strongly advised to have the vaccination as well as those aged 65 and over and younger people with long-term conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma, multiple sclerosis, serious kidney and liver disease. 

To arrange you flu vaccination please contact your GP surgery.

 

Think you have flu?

If you or your child develop flu-like symptoms:

• Stay at home and
• Contact your doctor by telephone

or

• Sinlge Point of Access on 0333 321 8282
• NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 or visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

People should not go to A&E if they suspect they have flu.

 

For more information

Find out more about seasonal flu 

Find out more about the vaccination and who should have it