Flu vaccination service

Help protect yourself from flu this winter

Flu is a highly contagious virus infection that occurs during the winter months. The flu vaccine is a preventive measure to help you avoid catching flu. The vaccine is intended to provide protection against known flu viruses for the whole flu season and the vaccine lasts for one year.

Immunisation against flu is effective and safe and prevents flu in 70 - 80 percent of healthy adults*.

Why should you have a flu vaccination?

Although you are unlikely to suffer serious complications if you contract the flu virus, you will probably suffer the consequences of missed social events and disruptions to your professional career as well as the added stress associated with being unwell. Also by protecting yourself you are protecting those more vulnerable to complications like your children or elderly relatives.

Can anyone have the flu vaccination?

The vaccination is available to everyone over the age of 18, but is specifically not advised for those who are allergic to eggs or poultry products.

If you are pregnant you can take the vaccination but you must inform the nurse of your pregnancy prior to having the vaccine.

The nurse will go through the precautions fully prior to your vaccination.

Book a flu vaccination appointment

You can receive a vaccine at a participating BUPA Wellness Centre. To book an appointment contact your nearest centre

*Department of Health - Immunisation against infection diseases, "The Green Book" 2006