Guidance

Flu vaccination: easy-read flu vaccination resources

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

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 6 August 2015
• Last updated: 3 November 2020, see all updates

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Protect yourself from flu: easy-read poster

Ref: Public Health England gateway number 2020149 PDF, 2.35MB, 1 page

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Protect yourself from flu: easy-read leaflet

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Information on how to protect yourself from flu: easy-read guide

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Having your flu vaccination during a pandemic: easy-read poster

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Having your flu vaccination during a pandemic: easy-read guide

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Why you might have to wait for your flu vaccine: easy-read guide

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Easy-read poster and leaflet

These resources are aimed at people who have, or care for someone with, a learning disability. They provide advice on:

• the flu virus and why you need a vaccine every year
• signs of flu
• flu jabs and where to get one

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.

You can order the easy-read leaflet using code: EASYREADFLU1

You can order the easy-read poster using code: EASYREADFLU2

Easy-read guide to having your vaccination during a pandemic

This flyer is for people with a learning disability, to help them understand:

• how to get their flu vaccination
• what to expect at the appointment

You can order the easy-read guide to having your flu vaccination using product code: EASYREADFLU3

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 vaccinations 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.

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Published 6 August 2015
Last updated 3 November 2020 + show all updates

1. 3 November 2020

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

2. 28 September 2020

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

3. 31 July 2020

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

4. 25 October 2019

   Added Easy Read flu poster.

5. 20 September 2019

   Added 'Easy read' version of winter flu leaflet.

6. 15 August 2017

   Leaflet revised for the Annual flu programme 2017 to 2018.

7. 22 June 2016

   Revised to include information for those with visual impairment.

8. 6 August 2015

   First published.