Now more than ever before, it is important to get vaccinated against the flu virus.  

Flu season is now upon us and your Health Board is urging your support in encouraging relatives, friends and family to take up their flu vaccination offer when they are invited.
 
Flu can be very serious. Like COVID-19, it is caused by a virus and it can lead to illnesses such as bronchitis and pneumonia, which may need treatment in hospital.  

This winter we may see COVID-19 and flu both circulating at the same time, so it’s very important to get protected. Having a flu vaccine every year is one of the best ways to protect against catching and spreading flu.  Flu vaccines are quick and very safe, and could prevent weeks of serious illness.
 
Who is eligible for a free flu vaccine?

- Children aged two and three years on 31 August 2022
- Children in primary school from reception class to year 6 (inclusive)
- Children in secondary school from Year 7 to Year 11 (inclusive)
- Children with a long term heath condition aged 6 months and older
- Everyone aged 50 and over (age on March 31 2022)
- All people aged 16 to 49 years with underlying health conditions, including people with a learning disability or those who are morbidly obese
- Pregnant women
 
You can find out more about the flu vaccine by visiting our website: Flu vaccination - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (nhs.wales)