Information on how to protect yourself from flu: plain English guide
Updated 7 September 2023
Applies to England
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Information on how to protect yourself from flu for people with a learning disability
Every year in England lots of people get flu in winter. Flu is a virus that makes you feel ill.
Some people with a learning disability are more likely to be very ill if they get flu.
The best way to avoid getting flu is to have a flu vaccine. This is an injection and it is free.
You can have the flu vaccine at your GP surgery or at a pharmacy.
If you are scared of needles, tell the nurse. You may be able to have the vaccine as a spray instead.
Family carers and paid support workers may be able to have the free flu vaccine so they don’t pass flu on to you.