Flu vaccination is important because:

  • if you're at higher risk from coronavirus, you're also more at risk of problems from flu
  • if you get flu and coronavirus at the same time, you may be more seriously ill
  • it'll help to reduce pressure on the NHS and social care staff who may be dealing with coronavirus

The flu vaccine is given to people who:

  • are 65 and over (born on or before 31 March 1956)
  • have certain health conditions
  • are pregnant
  • are in a long-stay residential care
  • receive a carer's allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you get sick
  • live with someone who's at high risk from coronavirus (on the NHS shielded patient list)
  • frontline health or social care workers

Flu is very infectious and easily spread to other people. You're more likely to give it to others in the first five days. Flu is spread by germs from coughs and sneezes, which can live on hands and surfaces for up to 24 hours.

To reduce the risk of spreading flu:

  • Don't come into work with symptoms
  • Wash your hands often with warm water and soap
  • Use tissues to trap germs when you sneeze or cough


Find out more information about flu signs and symptoms.

Flu is very infectious and easily spread to other people. You're more likely to give it to others in the first 5 days.

Flu is spread by germs from coughs and sneezes, which can live on hands and surfaces for 24 hours.

To reduce the risk of spreading flu:

  •  wash your hands often with warm water and soap
  • use tissues to trap germs when you cough or sneeze
  • bin used tissues as quickly as possible 

Because of Covid-19 we have had to change the way we offer flu clinics this year to keep everyone safe. Clinics will be run on an appointment basis or locally in the boroughs with peer vaccinators.

Here are all the ways you can get your flu jab this year: 

  • Book an appointment to get your flu jab using the new online system 
  • The consent form will be accessible when you book your appointment online 
  • Contact your local peer vaccinator and book an appointment to get your jab (speak to your matron to find out who this is)
  • For further information, contact the Occupational Health team on 01925 664 010 or email: healthandwellbeingcentre@nwbh.nhs.uk  

Remember! 

If you have had your flu jab elsewhere, please let us know by completing this form.

If you don't want to be flu vaccinated, let us know your reasons why by completing this form.