Flu Aware NI is a Public Health Agency website with information on seasonal flu for winter 2012/13. This site provides a comprehensive guide to flu, including information for the public on who is most at risk, who needs a seasonal flu vaccine, how to get the vaccine and what to do if you think you have the flu, as well as information on prevention of further infection.
Important information is being made available throughout flu season by means of leaflets and posters; a public information campaign beginning on 1 October; and extensive use of print and broadcast media.
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This leaflet explains why pregnant women should receive the flu vaccine and outlines how it also protects the unborn child. It provides a range of information about the vaccine, including how to get vaccinated, how the vaccine works, how effective it is and possible side effects.
This leaflet encourages uptake of the flu vaccine for those people in at-risk groups. Most children aged 2 years up to less than 18 years in at risk groups will receive a nasal spray vaccine rather than an injection.(Updated September 2012)
This leaflet explains why health and social care workers should receive the new flu vaccine, which also protects against swine flu. It provides a range of information, including how to get vaccinated, how the vaccine works, how effective it is and possible side effects.
This report describes influenza activity in Northern Ireland in the 2011-12 winter flu season period.