Guidance

Flu vaccination: easy-read flu vaccination resources

Plain English and Easy-read guides providing information on influenza (flu) and vaccination.

From:
UK Health Security Agency
Published
6 August 2015
Last updated
7 September 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Information on how to protect yourself from flu: plain English guide

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Protect yourself from flu: easy-read leaflet

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Protect yourself from flu: easy-read poster

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People with a learning disability, and their carers, can get a free flu jab from their doctor or pharmacist. Some people with autism may also be eligible for a free flu vaccination.

These resources are aimed at people who have, or care for someone with, a learning disability.

You can order the easy-read leaflet using code EASYREADFLU1

You can order the easy-read poster using code EASYREADFLU2

Simple text resources are also available for downloading or ordering.

Flu vaccination video for people with a learning disability

Flu vaccination video for people with a learning disability

A short video about the importance of the flu vaccination for people with a learning disability and autistic people with certain health conditions. The film explains why it is important to have it every year, who is eligible for a free vaccine, and where to get the vaccine. It also explains why providers of the vaccine need to make reasonable adjustments.

Flu vaccinations for carers of people with a learning disability

Flu vaccination video for carers of people with a learning disability

A short video for carers of people with a learning disability about the importance of vaccinating themselves and the people they care for.

The video explains why it is important to have it every year, who is eligible for a free vaccine, where you can get the vaccine and the reasonable adjustments carers might need for the person they care for.

Health publications orderline

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UK Health Security Agency, 61 Colindale Avenue, Colindale
London
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Telephone: 0300 123 1002

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Updates to this page

Published 6 August 2015
Last updated 7 September 2023 show all updates

  1. Updated videos on flu vaccination for people with a learning disability and carers.

  2. Added leaflet and poster order links. Removed 'Having your flu vaccination during a pandemic: easy-read' guide and poster.

  3. All about flu and how to stop getting it (simple text version for adults).

  4. Added 2 videos and 'Why you might have to wait for your flu vaccine: easy-read guide'.

  5. Added the easy-read flu vaccination during a pandemic flyer.

  6. Added updated easy read flu poster and leaflet for 2020 to 2021.

  7. Added Easy Read flu poster.

  8. Added 'Easy read' version of winter flu leaflet.

  9. Leaflet revised for the Annual flu programme 2017 to 2018.

  10. Revised to include information for those with visual impairment.

  11. First published.

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