Life-course immunisation and the flu vaccine
Life-course immunisation is an immunisation approach that responds to a person’s current stage in life…
I’m a healthcare professional, how do I speak to my patients about the flu vaccine?
In Europe, approximately 50 million people fall ill due to the seasonal flu each year,…
Life-course immunisation and the flu vaccine
Do you know what life-course immunisation is?
Different types of flu vaccines
There are widely two types of influenza vaccine available in Europe. There are inactivated influenza…
Healthcare Professionals: At the Frontline of the Flu Vaccination Campaign
Seasonal flu, caused by the influenza virus, can infect around 10% to 30% of the…
Different Types of Influenza Vaccines in Europe – A Guide
There are two common influenza vaccine types in Europe, Inactive Influenza Vaccine (IIV) and Live…
Should I ask my child’s pediatrician about the influenza vaccine?
The World Health Organization (WHO) identified children between the ages of six months and five…
What people living with chronic kidney disease need to know about the flu
Catching the flu can be serious for anyone.
Reduce your stress, boost your immune system
Your mental health can impact your physical health, sometimes very seriously!
Cancer, your immune system, and the flu
Did you know that if you are a cancer patient or cancer survivor, you are…
Tuberculosis and the flu
On 24 March of each year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) commemorates World Tuberculosis Day…
Influenza and RSV, what are the differences?
The flu can cause approximately 3-5 million cases of severe respiratory illnesses and up to…
Flu vaccine rate in Europe and what does it mean?
Did you know that the seasonal flu, caused by the influenza virus, is responsible for…
Is my immune system ready for the flu?
It is estimated that approximately 15% of Europeans will catch the flu in any winter…
Are you a healthcare professional?
As a healthcare professional, you are constantly delivering care to people who are sick or…
Do you have a compromised immune system?
Your immune system protects you from external pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. Some people…
Fight the flu when you have diabetes
Are you living with diabetes? Did you know that in addition to exercising, eating healthy,…
Who decides the influenza vaccine composition and when is the flu shot available?
The flu virus keeps changing. This is why the flu vaccine needs to be modified…