Your GP recommends The risk of death from flu is almost 50 times greater in patients with liver disease If you have liver disease flu weakens your immune system Flu can make these conditions worse The risk of death from flu is ID: 784834
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that you have the 'flu jab. It is the best protection against an unpredictable virus which can cause serious illness or death
Your GP recommends
The risk of death from 'flu is almost
50 times
greater in patients with liver disease
If you have liver disease ‘flu weakens your immune system
'Flu can make these conditions worse. The risk of death from 'flu is
40 times
higher
If you have a neurological (brain) condition
puts you at greater risk of developing complications from 'flu and the risk of death is
50 times
greater
Having a weakened immune system
GET YOUR FLU JAB
Slide2Those with other medical conditions are more likely get a severe form of ‘flu and need hospital treatment. Make an appointment with your GP for your 'flu jab today
Protect yourself
such as diabetes, heart
disease asplenia
, kidney failure, you are more likely to get complications or need hospital treatment if you catch 'flu. Those with other medical problems can get a severe form of the disease and they are 11 times more likely to die from flu infection
If you have a medical condition
puts your baby at increased risk of being born prematurely. In serious cases it can even lead to stillbirth or death. It is safe to have the jab if you are pregnant
Flu infection in pregnancy
GET YOUR FLU JAB