Winter Flu Advice

Levels of flu are now very low around the country, and this year's flu season appears to be over. The flu vaccine protects against the flu, so people in risk groups, including pregnant women, should make sure they get the vaccine every year - keep it in mind.

You can still access our flu advice and previous public information messages below. Chose from the options below to read more:

Flu Vaccine Information and Advice - Information for people in risk groups - who should get the vaccine - and where they can get it

Flu Advice for Health Professionals - details for all GPs and Practices, Hospital Staff on managing flu and administering vaccine

Flu Advice for the Public - detailed questions and answers on Flu, what are the symptoms, how to treat them, how to care for flu at home.

Most people who get the flu are able to self medicate and be looked after at home, with rest and plenty of fluids. However, as had been anticipated, this winter some people were hospitalised as a result of their illness.

Other Useful Websites:

Health Protection Surveillance Centre
Department of Health and Children
World Health Organisation
European Centre for Disease Control