Flu Season 2018/19

Flu Season at Sothall Medical Centre

Flu is an unpredictable virus that can cause mild illness in most people.

It can cause severe illness and even death among vulnerable groups including older people, pregnant women and people with an underlying health condition.

Certain people are more likely to develop potentially serious complications of flu, such as bronchitis and pneumonia. These people are advised to have a flu vaccine each year.

For otherwise healthy people flu can be very unpleasant, however most people will recover from flu within a week or two.

Check your eligibility for a seasonal flu vaccination by using the following link: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/who-should-have-flu-vaccine/

Look out for flu clinics being held at the surgery to get your vaccine this year!