Flu Vaccine

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

Wash hands
Introduction and identity
Patient ID
Explanation

Question 2

Check whether they are eligible for the flu vaccine

Answer 2

No anaphylactic reaction to egg
No current acute illness
No past anaphylactic reactions to flu vaccines

Question 3

Who can and should get the flu vaccine

Answer 3

Healthcare and social workers 
Serious long term conditions
-resp, cardiac, liver disease, spleen problems
-DM
-BMI 40+
-degenerative neuro conditions
-learning disability
-weakened immune system (steroids, chemo,  HIV, AIDS)
Pregnant

Question 4

Why do we need to get the vaccine

Answer 4

Prevent us from getting severe flu symptoms

Prevents us from spreading flu to others

Question 5

How long does it take to be effective

Can you still get flu?

Answer 5

10-14 days

Unlikely but still possible

Question 6

What are the possible side effects

What can you do to help yourself

How would you safety net?

Answer 6

Heavy, achy arm
Fever
Tired

Paracetamol
Keep moving

If symptoms persist or get worse => GP 111