Seasonal flu is a highly infectious viral illness that can cause serious complications in vulnerable people/people suffering from long term chronic conditions.
A vaccine against various strains of flu is available every year and the Department of Health recommends immunisations for ‘at risk’ groups.
If you are:
over 65 years of age
Living in a long stay residential home
A carer
Pregnant
Severely overweight with a BMI over 40
Living in a long stay residential home
A carer
Pregnant
Severely overweight with a BMI over 40
If you suffer from a long term chronic condition such as:
Chronic (long term) respiratory disease (severe asthma requiring regular use of steroids, COPD or bronchitis)
Chronic heart disease
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic liver disease
Chronic neurological disease
Diabetes
Weakened immunity system due to disease or treatment such as steroid medication, cancer treatment, HIV/AIDS
No spleen or dysfunction of the spleen
IF your child is aged 2, 3 or 4*
Chronic heart disease
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic liver disease
Chronic neurological disease
Diabetes
Weakened immunity system due to disease or treatment such as steroid medication, cancer treatment, HIV/AIDS
No spleen or dysfunction of the spleen
IF your child is aged 2, 3 or 4*
- This year the Department of Health (DOH) recommends immunisation of ALL children aged 2, 3 and 4 (including healthy children). This is in the form of a nasal spray.