04/10/2025
🍁Flu season is here and unlike a common cold, the flu can hit hard and fast with fever, aches, chills, cough, and exhaustion that stops you from going about your normal daily life.
The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and those you love. It’s especially important for:
👶Babies & children - Children aged 2–17 are usually offered the nasal spray vaccine through GP surgeries or school programmes. If your little one is under 2 and has a long-term health condition, they’ll be offered the jab instead (as the spray isn’t licensed for under 2s).
🤰Pregnant women - Flu can be more serious during pregnancy, leading to risks like preterm labour. Getting the vaccine helps protect both you and your baby, even after birth.
👴🏼Older adults, carers & those with health conditions - The vaccine helps reduce complications and hospital admissions.
In the UK, many people can get the flu jab free on the NHS through your GP, local pharmacy, or school vaccination programme.
💙Taking a few minutes to arrange your jab could mean avoiding days (or weeks) of illness and more importantly, it helps protect your family and community.
Speak to your GP, midwife, or local pharmacy to book yours today.
