Just a reminder that it’s time to get your flu vaccination.
Who SHOULD get the flu vaccine? Vaccination is strongly recommended for:
• Persons aged 65 years and over
• Those with a long-term medical condition such as diabetes, heart or lung disease
• People whose immune system is impaired due to disease or treatment
• People with a body mass index (BMI) over 40
• Pregnant women (can be given at any stage of pregnancy)
• Residents of nursing homes and other long stay institutions
• Healthcare workers
• Carers
• People with regular close contact with poultry, water fowl or pigs
Who SHOULD NOT get the flu vaccine?
The vaccine should not be given to those with a history of severe (anaphylaxis) reaction to a previous dose of the vaccine or any of it’s constituents.