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Seasonal flu jab

Getting your seasonal flu vaccination 

If you think you need a seasonal flu vaccination (see Who should have it), check with your doctor, nurse or local pharmacist.

Most GP surgeries organise special vaccination sessions in the autumn. Go to Find and Choose Services to find details of your local GP surgery or health centre.

The flu virus circulates every winter, usually over a period of a few weeks. The best time to have a flu jab is in the autumn, between late September and early November. Do not wait until the winter, when there is already a flu epidemic.

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Glossary

Epidemic
An epidemic is a sudden outbreak of disease that spreads through a population in a short amount of time.
Vaccination
Vaccination or immunisation is usually given by an injection that makes the body's immune system produce antibodies that will fight off a virus.

Last reviewed: 16/09/2009

Next review due: 16/09/2011

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