Free flu vaccination for all frontline care teams
It is more important than ever that we act to protect ourselves from the potential impact of flu.
On average over 11,000 people die each year from flu. Some years it’s much more and many more are hospitalised each year. Research shows that people can catch both the flu and coronavirus at the same which could have serious consequences.
To help keep everyone safe and to support the NHS and social care teams by freeing up their resources to support patients with coronavirus, we are encouraging all of our frontline care workers to get their free flu jab.
Ask at your GP surgery or local pharmacy to see if you are eligible for the free flu jab. Adults who are not eligible for the free vaccination can pay privately. The vaccine costs up to £20. Pregnant women can ask their maternity provider for the free flu jab and some of those visiting hospitals, either as in- or out-patients may also be offered the flu jab there.
Find out more information about the flu jab
