Could you be a Flu-per Trooper?

August 12, 2020

Dust off your flares, pull on your platforms and grab your glittery glad rags – this year we are going all out with an ABBA inspired flu campaign.

We’ll be adding a little sparkle to our step as we all pull together to tackle the flu. 2020 has been far from a normal year and that’s why we’re getting our ‘Flu-per Troopers’ ready now, so that before winter sets in, we know we’re prepared.

This year, we’ll be taking a different approach to how we administer the flu vaccine. We will have our very own Flu-per Troopers representing areas right across our Trust. We’re going local and getting personal as we prepare to protect colleagues from the flu and this is where we need your help.

We are recruiting registered health professionals to help administer vaccines in their areas. If you can say ‘I do, I do, I do, I do, I do’ want to be a part of this year’s flu campaign step this way. All dancing queens (and kings) are welcome to submit their interest.

We’d love to hear from you if you can commit to being a Flu-per Trooper in your area. The name of the game is to vaccinate as many colleagues as you possibly can. The winner takes it all this year with a prize that is guaranteed to make you say ‘mamma mia’ for the most vaccinations administered.  To complete your immunisation training head over to Flu Training on ESR.

COVID-19 caught the world off guard but we know the flu is coming, it’s preventable and we already have a well-tested quadrivalent vaccination on offer. With your support we can protect you, our colleagues, patients and those we care for the most.

If you would like to support the campaign and join the Flu-per Troopers contact Bethan Downing at bethan.downing1@nhs.net.