Flu Clinic 2009

The flu jab's main purpose is to protect those who are most at risk of developing complications that can result from flu. If you have:
- a serious heart problem such as heart failure,
- a serious asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
- a long-term kidney or liver disease,
- diabetes or stroke,
- a weakened immune system as a result of an illness such as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) or AIDS or due treatment, such as chemotherapy.

You are entitled to a free flu jab if you:
- are aged 65 or over,
- are a resident in a long-term residential care home,
- have diabetes
- are having cancer treatment
- have lowered immunity due to HIV or steroid medication, or
- have a long-term (chronic) condition, such as kidney or liver disease.

If you're the parent of a child (over the age of six months) with a long-term condition, speak to your GP about the flu jab. Your child's condition may get worse if they do catch flu.

If you're the carer of an elderly or disabled person make sure they've had their flu jab. You should also get the jab yourself if their welfare is at risk (i.e. you can't look after them) if you fall ill. Ask your GP for advice.