Winter can be seriously bad for our health so we’re getting behind this year’s Stay Well This Winter campaign to help inform people how to stay healthy.

Have you had your flu jab?

Don’t put off getting the flu vaccination. If you’re eligible for a free jab get it now. It’s free because you need it. Those eligible are:

• Pregnant women
• Children aged two, three or four or in school years one and two
• Other at risk groups including over 65s and people with long term health conditions.

Viruses cause flu; antibiotics only work against bacteria so can’t be used to fight flu. Make sure you’re well informed and visit NHS Choices to find out if you or your family are eligible for a free flu vaccine. And don’t forget you need to get a new jab every year as the flu virus can change. Contact your GP or pharmacist for more information.

Stay well this winter

Keep well – winter conditions can be seriously bad for our health, especially for older people and those with long-term conditions.  For advice on how to keep you and your family well this winter visit the Health Surrey website.

Keep warm – it’s important to keep warm in the winter, inside and outdoors. Keeping warm over the winter months can help prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia and depression. See the Healthy Surrey website for support available to help you keep warm.