Did you know you can reduce your chances of being hospitalised with flu by nearly half just by getting vaccinated this winter?
Over the last few years, flu vaccines have kept tens of thousands of people out of hospital and helped to save countless lives.
The vaccine is now available to those with long term health conditions along with carers in receipt of carer’s allowance and many close contacts of individuals with ongoing health problems.
So getting vaccinated ahead of winter is among the most important things you can do to keep yourself and others around you safe and ‘winter strong’.
Getting the vaccine now is important because even if you have had a vaccine or been ill with flu before, immunity fades over time and flu viruses change each year.
If you are vaccinated and catch flu this winter, you are likely to have milder symptoms and recover faster.
You may have already been invited for a flu vaccine by your GP surgery. If not, there are lots of free and easy ways to get protected locally.
These include many pharmacies, GP surgeries, and walk-in centres across Bristol where booking ahead is not always needed.
Walk-in centres are available at Easton, St Werburghs, Fishponds, Broadmead, Avonmouth, Shirehampton, and St Georges.
To find out more go online to www.grabajab.net, use the NHS App, or ring the NHS on 119 for free.
Listen to the Real Women Talk Health bonus podcast episode below on Flu and COVID Jabs.
