Get your flu jab this winter
Flu is a highly infectious disease with symptoms that come on very quickly.
It can be unpleasant, but if you are otherwise healthy, it’ll usually clear up on its own within a week.
It is a disease which we can protect ourselves and those we love and care for from and certain groups, due to their health vulnerability are at an increased risk from the effects of flu.
These are:
- anyone aged 65 and over
- pregnant women
- children and adults with an underlying health condition (such as long-term heart or respiratory disease)
- children and adults with weakened immune systems
If you are in one of these groups, you are entitled to a free flu vaccination.
The NHS is also offering free vaccination to:
- people living with someone who is at high risk from coronavirus (on the NHS shielded patient list)
- children aged 2 and 3 on 31 August 2020
- children in primary school
- children in year 7 (secondary school)
- frontline health or social care workers
Your health and safety are the number one priority of clinics, which are being run by local NHS staff. They may be run slightly different this year but please talk to the practice staff.
Call your local practice today to book an appointment and protect yourself and others.
More information about getting your flu jab can be found at www.healthierwigan.nhs.uk/flu including how clinics are ensuring they have COVID safe measures.
