Flu Vaccine for People with Learning Disabilities and their Carers
8th November 2019
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The national flu campaign supporting the 2019-20 Flu Immunisation programme, which runs from September to March 2020, launched in October, to encourage uptake of the free flu vaccination, particularly amongst at risk groups. Individuals with a learning disability are identified as an ‘at risk’ group and are therefore entitled to a free flu vaccine. As are their carers, whether that is a family member or paid support staff.
A short awareness video has also been produced. Access it via
YouTube and hear from Camilla who had her free flu jab to stop getting ill over winter.
Easy Read Key Messages
People with learning disabilities:
- Do not wait. Get the flu jab as soon you can to stay well.
- See your doctor, nurse or a pharmacist about getting your free flu jab.
- The flu jab is free because you need it. If you do not have the flu jab you could get very ill and have to go to hospital.
- The flu jab is an injection in your arm. Do not let this stop you. The doctor, nurse, pharmacist, your carers or a friend will look after you.
- The flu jab is quick and can protect you from getting very ill.
- Scared of needles? Ask your doctor or the pharmacist about the nasal vaccine.
Carers (family member or support worker) of people with learning disabilities:
- Care for someone with a learning disability? Get the flu jab so you do not get ill or pass the virus on.
- Carers can have a free flu jab. Protect the person you care for and book your flu jab today.
- Care for someone with a learning disability? You, and they, can have a free flu jab. Contact your Doctor or a pharmacist today and stay well this winter.
- Does your loved one have a learning disability? They can have a free flu vaccination. Check if you qualify for a free flu vaccination too as it will help keep you and them well this winter.
Resources
There is suite of Easy Read campaign materials which you can utilise;
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