Every year in England lots of people get flu in winter. Flu is a virus that makes you feel ill. Some people with a learning disability are more likely to be very ill if they get flu.
The best way to avoid getting flu is to have a flu vaccine. This is an injection and it is free.
You can have the flu vaccine at your GP surgery or at a pharmacy.
If you are scared of needles, tell the nurse. You may be able to have the vaccine as a spray instead.
Family carers and paid support workers may be able to have the free flu vaccine so they don’t pass flu on to you.
Flu vaccination video for people with a learning disability
