Do you know your flu facts from your flu myths?

November 6, 2020

Think you know your flu facts from your myths? If so, put your knowledge to the test. All you need to do to enter is tell us which statements are true and which are false. E-mail your answers to swbh.comms@nhs.net and all correct answers will go into a draw to win a £20 love to shop voucher. Closing date for all entries is 5pm on 16 November.

1. You cannot get the flu from the flu vaccine
2. I have never had flu so I am unlikely to get it
3. Even if I don’t have symptoms of flu I can still spread it
4. You shouldn’t have the flu jab when you are pregnant
5. Once you have had the flu vaccine, you’re protected for life
6. Flu can be treated with antibiotics
7. Influenza strains typically change every year so last year’s vaccine may not protect you from this year’s strains
8. I didn’t have my jab in October so it’s too late now.

If you want to take advantage of your free flu vaccination, please see your local Flu-Per Trooper.

For more information, please check out the flu programme 2020 page on Connect.