Pictured above are the men from the Hebridean Men’s Cancer Support Group (HMCSG) who were recently filmed for a video commissioned by NHS Western Isles’ Public Health Division.
Any strain of flu can be dangerous for people who are more vulnerable to it, which is why those eligible for flu vaccination are urged to get their free flu vaccine as soon as possible if they have not already done so. The flu vaccine is the best available protection against this unpredictable virus.
The flu vaccine is available from October through to the end of March for everyone aged 65 and over, pregnant women, everyone with serious health conditions, and all health care workers, and is the best defence against the most common types of flu circulating.It is also offered to all primary school children, as well as children aged 2-5 years who are not yet in primary school. Children in secondary school are not currently included in the programme. However, children of all ages with a serious health condition will be offered the flu vaccine from six months of age.
The film, due to be launched next week, is aimed at supporting Scottish Government’s national efforts at reducing flu-like illnesses by raising local general awareness around flu and its possible complications, and highlighting the importance for those most at risk to receive their flu vaccination.
Being immunised is the best protection against an unpredictable virus that can cause severe illness to you, your family and those you care for.
Be a Flu Fighter!