January, February and March can be the peak period for seasonal flu in the UK. On 4/1/18 the levels of flu remain low, but the maps on the ‘flu survey’ are turning red, meaning high levels of flu are being recorded in certain areas of the country.

The Independent has highlighted the first death associated with ‘Aussie flu’ in Ireland.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/aussie-flu-latest-news-victims-die-irish-patients-vaccinations-health-experts-ireland-uk-a8137576.html

There is still time to have your team vaccinated and protect them, before the number of flu cases grows amongst the general UK population.

To help protect your team see our website for more details

https://globalhealthtravelclinic.co.uk/services-schools-educational-organisations/

or

https://globalhealthtravelclinic.co.uk/services-companies-organisations/

So, whether you are a school or educational organisation or a company providing vital services to pupils, families and customers, outbreaks could start to adversely affect your staff absence rates, the services you provide, your customer services, your productivity, and ultimately affect your sales and profitability.

Risks associated with seasonal flu and this year’s risk of ‘Aussie Flu’ are highlighted in our blogs. Simple ways of reducing risks and protecting your teams are also highlighted in the blogs.

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Alternatively look at the following;

  • Flusurvey on line visit https://flusurvey.org.uk/ see the UK map and track the risk of catching flu in your specific location.
  • An additional source of information is NHS Choices a website which identifies services in your area and provides general health information. Go to nhs.uk/pages/home.aspx