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About the survey
The flu vaccination is available every year on the NHS to help protect adults and children at risk of flu and its complications.
Flu can be unpleasant, but if if you are otherwise healthy it will usually clear up on its own, and you can often treat the flu without seeing your GP and you should begin to feel better in about a week.
However, flu can be more severe in certain people.
You are eligible for the free flu vaccine if you:
- are pregnant
- are aged 65 years or over
- are a carer
- Have children aged 2 or 3 years are also eligible.
- have a long term health condition such as;
COPD, bronchitis, emphysema or asthma
Heart disease
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Have had a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
Diabetes
Lowered immunity as a result of disease or medical treatment, such as steroid medication or cancer treatment
A neurological condition, such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy, or a learning disability
A problem with your spleen, including sickle cell disease, or if you have had your spleen removed
A BMI of 40 or above (seriously overweight)
Read more at www.nhs.uk/staywell
- are pregnant
- are aged 65 years or over
- are a carer
- Have children aged 2 or 3 years are also eligible.
- have a long term health condition such as;
COPD, bronchitis, emphysema or asthma
Heart disease
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Have had a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
Diabetes
Lowered immunity as a result of disease or medical treatment, such as steroid medication or cancer treatment
A neurological condition, such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy, or a learning disability
A problem with your spleen, including sickle cell disease, or if you have had your spleen removed
A BMI of 40 or above (seriously overweight)
Read more at www.nhs.uk/staywell