The Swansea Bay University Health Board Immunisation Team are running a number of Flu Vaccination (including nasal Flu spray vaccine for 2-16 years old) catch-up sessions, across multiple locations throughout the health board during the month of December.

The Flu virus is now circulating earlier than previous years and is already starting to having an impact across communities, and we are focusing on improving uptake rate as we are now seeing an increase in flu like illnesses in school, resulting in children becoming absent.

The flu vaccine provides important protection form the virus and reduces the risks of further illness and hospitalisation for the vulnerable members across our communities. Flu can spread quickly, especially in children, which is why we welcome your support in ensuring that the information is shared to ensure the population of Swansea Bay have the opportunity to protect themselves, loved ones and the wider community. One appointment now can prevent weeks of illness across the festive period.

Please see attached bi-lingual resources to support with promotion across your networks and schools. If anyone has been unable to attend their flu vaccine appointments or would now like to receive their flu vaccine, then we have multiple sessions that provide the opportunity and increase accessibility and convenience to receive their vaccine.