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Anyone can catch the flu ⁽¹⁾. But certain groups of people are at higher risk of becoming severely ill – including pregnant women and young children ⁽¹⁾. The flu vaccine is the best tool we have for preventing the flu ⁽¹⁾.

If you’re not quite sure whether to get yourself and your children vaccinated against the flu, take a look at these 12 fast facts about the flu and flu vaccination:

Sources
(1) https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/communicable-diseases/influenza/vaccination/influenza-vaccination-frequently-asked-questions
(2) https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/misconceptions.htm
(3) https://www.ageuk.org.uk/london/projects-campaigns/age-friendly-campaigns/fact-checking-the-flu-jab/
(4) https://www.tmc.edu/news/2020/07/flu-vaccine-turns-75-in-2020/