Posted on: 20 October 2020
We’ve produced a series of CNWL flu myths vs flu facts to share as part of our annual flu campaign.
Click here to download the posters
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Flu fact |
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Having the flu vaccine gives you the flu. |
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The flu vaccine protects you straight away. |
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I can’t spread the flu if I don’t have any symptoms. |
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I’m pregnant, and the flu vaccine is dangerous for my baby. |
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Coronavirus is no worse than flu |
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No it doesn’t. The flu vaccine contains inactivated flu viruses, so it can’t give you the flu.
It usually takes about 10 days for you to be protected against flu after you get the jab.
Not true! You could unknowingly come into work and spread flu to your patients and colleagues.
Not true! You can have the flu vaccine at any stage in pregnancy. The flu virus can make pregnant women very ill and cause added risks to the unborn baby.
They are different! Covid-19 and the flu are caused by different viruses. Use the best protection you can – for flu that means getting a vaccine.
Understanding the differences between Covid-19 and flu
We’ve put together a booklet to explain the signs and symptoms of flu and how they compare to Covid-19. Read it on this page
Have you seen #FightFever music video?
Staff from across the Trust ask ‘do you know how to do it’ in the latest flu song; inspired by Saturday Night Fever. If you haven’t seen it yet, click here to be entertained!