Introduction
The arrival of COVID-19 has affected everybody globally and continues to do so. The pandemic 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. However the quick development of vaccines has proved to be efficient against the virus, bringing hope to all of us.
Today, as the race continues to vaccinate most of our population against the coronavirus, the vaccines for use in the flu vaccination season for this year are 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 virus each and every year.
Spread the message: don’t get caught by the flu, get vaccinated now!
In this module we will cover:
- What is flu?
- Brief advice
- Antibiotic Resistance
- Seeking medical advice
- Who is at risk?
- How the flu vaccine works
- Flu vaccines 2021/22
- Promoting the flu vaccination service
- Dealing with objection
- Being a flu champion
- Test your knowledge