
- cough and sneeze into a tissue and then to dispose of it as soon as possible
- wash their hands with soap and water regularly
- use an antibacterial hand gel or wipes like Cuticura when travelling or when it's not possible to wash your hands.
It is recommended that you have a flu jab if you:
- are 65 years old or over
- are pregnant
- have a serious medical condition
- are living in a long-stay residential care home or other
long-stay care facility
- are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill
- are a frontline health or social care worker
Flu symptoms come on quickly (colds are more gradual) and include fever and aching muscles plus a variety of other symptoms like:
- dry chesty cough
- headache
- tiredness
- chills
- limb or joint pain
- diarrhoea or upset stomach
- sore throat
- runny or blocked nose
- sneezing
- loss of appetite
- difficulty sleeping