Flu – Back to Basics
- Flu is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract (nose, mouth, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs)
- Highly infectious illness which spreads rapidly in closed communities
- Even people with mild or no symptoms can infect others
- Most cases in the UK occur during an 8-10 week period during the winter
De Parys Flu Campaign will be starting with pregnant women and children in at risk groups in September.
All other at risk groups will start from 3rd October