Things have taken a turn for the worst for the entire world with the arrival of COVID-19. This global pandemic has affected everybody, it has taken lives which has been devastating and clearly highlights the impact a viral infection can have on the population if it’s not controlled effectively. Today, as the race continues to find a vaccine for the coronavirus, the vaccines for use in the flu vaccination season for this year is already in production to provide protection from a number of influenza viruses.

The whole pharmacy team play a crucial role to highlight and raise awareness of the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu this season and every year.

In this module we will cover:

• What is flu?
• Brief advice
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Seeking medical advice
• Possible complications
• Who is at risk?
• How the flu vaccine works
• Flu vaccines 2020/21
• Promoting the flu vaccination service
• Dealing with objection
• Being a flu champion
• Test your knowledge