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…
Do you know why getting the flu shot is recommended for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
It was estimated that approximately 36.5 million Europeans were living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…
I have a chronic condition, is my immune system ready for the flu?
We are currently amid the flu season, do you know if you are more at…
I have heart disease; how can I avoid catching the flu?
If you are someone with a heart condition, you are likely well aware of the…
Yes! You can get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time!
Coadministration of vaccinations is when people who are eligible to be vaccinated against different illnesses…
The flu, COVID-19, a cold and seasonal allergies – how do you tell them apart?
The #flu, #COVID19, a #commoncold and #seasonalallergies share common symptoms. Find out how to tell…
Discover how vaccines are made
Find out how #fluvaccines are made. Discover the manufacturing steps to producing this safe and…
Long COVID and long flu: Symptoms lingering after infection
We’ve heard about #longcovid, but what about #longflu? Find out how it differs from #flucomplications
Coronavirus and the flu are not the same
The SARS-CoV-2 #coronavirus and #fluviruses are very different. Learn why #COVID19 is not the #flu
How the immune system changes during pregnancy
The #flu can be more severe for #pregnantmothers. Find out why you are at greater…
Discover why smoking and the flu don’t mix
Do you smoke? #DYK, you’re more likely to catch the #flu – and more likely…
12 fast facts about the flu vaccine
The #flu can be severe, especially for pregnant women & young children. Find out the…
Getting the flu shot can be life-saving for people with non-communicable diseases
#fluvaccination is essential, especially for people with non-communicable diseases – even though how well it…
Why low levels of immunity could lead to a severe flu season
The #flu will return, and it may well come back stronger. Discover why the #2122fluseason…
The flu has not disappeared: Understand what happened last year
The #flu has not gone away. It will come back. Find out why the #2021fluseason…
Calling all care workers: Don’t spread the flu to your vulnerable patients
The vulnerable people rely on the immunity of those who care for them to protect…
What do we know about giving flu and COVID-19 vaccines together?
Can #covid19vaccination and #fluvaccination be given at the same time? Let’s explore what we know
Stay healthy and well during pregnancy to help your unborn child grow
When you’re pregnant, your unborn baby relies on you to help them develop. Discover how…
Are you at risk of severe flu?
In a typical year, between 4 million and 50 million people across Europe catch a…