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What is flu Flu is a common infectious viral illness spread by coughs and sneezes. It can be very unpleasant, particularly for young and elderly and long term illness or health conditions. Most people usually begin to feel better within about a week. But some need hospitalisation due to complications such as chest infections or deteriation in their known condition such as asthma, breathing problems, diabetes, etc Symptoms include: a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above tiredness and weakness a headache general aches and pains a dry, chesty cough More serious complications: Otitis media- ear infection Tonsilitis Convulsions due to high temperature ( particularly in the under 5s) Meningitis or encephalitis ( serious brain infections) https://youtu.be/KI9m0HbjNQQ Can I be vaccinated against Flu There are two types vaccinations available for young people at risk Young people age 2 -17 with long term health conditions will be offered the annual flu nasal spray in preference to the ‘flu jab’ , however some will be unable to have this, Your doctor or nurse will advise you best as they have access to your medical information Reasons to avoid the inhaled flu vaccine severe asthma and are being treated with oral steroids or high dose inhaled steroids long term health conditions such as heart or respiratory disease a severely weakened immune system severe egg allergy an allergy to any of the vaccine ingredients, such as neomycin If family member that has a severely weakend immune system. The vaccine is a live virus as there is a slim chance that the vaccine virus may pass to them and put their health at risk https://youtu.be/1jHWwm8NQUw .