As we approach flu season, we need to take steps to protect ourselves and others. The flu vaccine can protect people who may become seriously ill from contracting the flu and is free on the NHS for those eligible, which includes frontline health and social care staff and people with a learning disability.
Getting your flu vaccination, if you are eligible, is more important than ever this winter, as COVID-19 restrictions meant fewer people have built up immunity to the flu.
If you are a MacIntyre employee please log in to the Intranet and refresh this page to find more information about how you can:
The effects of the flu can be incredibly dangerous for people with a learning disability, leading to an increased risk of respiratory conditions such as bronchitis or pneumonia. Respiratory problems are a major cause of death for people with learning disabilities.
If you support someone who has a learning disability please help them to make an informed decision about the flu vaccination using the NHS Easy Read information.
The flu vaccination can be administered as:
The NHS have also created a short film explaining the importance of getting a flu vaccine if you have a learning disability.
Contact your GP practice and ask them about the availability of free flu jabs. If your GP has availability, you should make an appointment with them.
Alternatively, you can have the flu vaccine at:
For further information on the flu vaccine please visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/flu-influenza-vaccine/
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