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Researchers of the Ohio State University
have found that heart complications such as electrical malfunctions and heart scarring is seen in some of the most severely ill flu patients.

Through investigation, the influenza (flu) causes a direct infection of cardiac cells and remains a major contributor “an ever-present worldwide concern”.

Read more: https://www.genengnews.com/topics/translational-medicine/flu-causes-heart-complications-by-directly-infecting-cardiac-cells-mouse-study-shows/

Flu Causes Heart Complications by Directly Infecting Cardiac Cells, Mouse Study Shows Findings address debate within the clinical literature as to whether influenza virus directly or indirectly causes cardiac complications.

Studies have shown that shown that that the flu jabs can help reduce the cases covid-19.

The study of more than 30,000 health-care workers in Qatar found that those who got a flu jab were nearly 90% less likely to develop severe COVID-19 over the next few months, compared with those who hadn’t been recently vaccinated against flu.

Read more https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01315-9

Flu vaccine could cut COVID risk Health-care workers who got the influenza vaccine were also protected from COVID-19 — but the effect might not last long.

Getting a flu jab may cut your risk of developing cardiovascular issues such as angina, stroke and heart attack risk.

Influenza (flu) has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular complications for many years.

New research conducted by the University of Toronto concluded that having a flu vaccination can not only protect you agains the flu but also cut your risk of developing cardiovascular issues.

“We found influenza vaccination protected significantly against heart attacks,” said the study’s lead author, UNSW Professor Raina MacIntyre, in a statement at the time.

Another compelling reason to get vaccinated this year.

Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2319618-flu-vaccine-cuts-risk-of-heart-attack-in-following-year-by-34-per-cent/

Flu vaccine cuts risk of heart attack in following year by 34 per cent A meta-analysis of studies involving 9000 people suggests those who receive a flu vaccine also gain some protection against heart attacks

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, if you got a sniffle and a headache, you might dismiss it as an ordinary cold and carry on as normal, even if you felt a little rough around the edges. But during cold and flu season, how can you be sure it’s a cold and not the coronavirus?

Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/omicron-symptoms-covid-variant-list-b1980555.html

Remember, it's never too late to have your flu jab.
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Our main clinic, Fleet Street Clinic, is open for coronavirus testing over the Christmas period.

They’re closed only for Christmas and you can book your appointment online: https://booking.fleetstreetclinic.com/covid_19_rt_pcr_testing

The quickest turnaround time is 2-5 hours - select ‘ultra rapid testing’ when booking.

However you're spending your festive weeks, know we are here for rapid Covid-19 rt-PCR testing if you need us.

We will be open for Covid-19 rt-PCR testing only.
If you need urgent results, our quickest turnaround time is 2 hours with ultra rapid rt-PCR testing.

Booking is essential and our website will remain open so you can continue to book appointments online even if our phone lines are closed.

We have been vaccinating staff for thousands of businesses every year for the past 25 years and we have witnessed time and time again the benefits it can bring.

Flu can wreak havoc in a workplace with many employees needing to take up to weeks off due to flu illness.

Vaccinating your staff can help prevent outbreaks of flu in the workplace which can save your business money, as well as demonstrate to your employees that their health is a top priority to the company. This not only economical but also boosts morale and employee satisfaction.

For more information or to get a quote, please visit our website https://flujabs.org/

You can get a quote from us a number of different ways - you choose what's best for you!

The easiest way is to submit a quote request online here: https://flujabs.org/get-a-quote/. We'll ask you a few quick questions about your company and our dedicated flu team will be in touch with your quote.

Alternatively, if you have any questions and would like to speak to a member of our flu team prior to committing to a quote, please contact them via phone or email:
📞 0845 050 5388
📧 [email protected]

For more information, please visit our website: https://flujabs.org/.

The earlier the better! We recommend vaccinating your employees between September and December.

Flu transmission peaks from late December to early March and so having your workforce vaccinated in time for the winter months is ideal.

Early vaccination ensures that there is enough stock of the vaccine and allows time for antibodies to develop before your staff come into contact with the flu virus.

To get a quote or to find out more, please visit our website, https://flujabs.org/.

The government is pushing for this year's flu vaccination programme to be the biggest one yet. Dr Yvonne Doyle, medical director of public health England has said “The flu vaccine is safe, effective and protects millions of people each year from what can be a devastating illness”. The vaccination programme aims to help save lives and protect the NHS.

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Government announces biggest flu programme in UK for winter 2021 - Latest Pharmacy News | Business | Magazine - Pharmacy Business The Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid announced the most comprehensive flu vaccination programme in UK history on Saturday (July 17). From September 2021, providers will offer the flu vaccine to over 35 million people during the upcoming winter season, including all secondary school stude...

Many experts, including our very own medical director Dr Richard Dawood, are predicting that this flu season could be a particularly bad one.

Social distancing measures, increased hygiene awareness, lockdowns and working from home meant that very little flu circulated amongst the general population last year. As a result, there is decreased immunity this year, making people more susceptible to the virus.

Now many people are back in the office and many of the aforementioned measures are no longer in place, workplaces are likely to be hotspots for the spread of flu.

One of the best ways to prevent flu is to have the flu vaccine, and that's why we are strongly encouraging everyone to have their flu jab.

To arrange flu vaccinations for your workforce, or for more information, please visit our website https://flujabs.org/.

According to a press release from the AHA, patients with cancer, chronic lung disease, diabetes and heart disease are at a higher risk for severe complications from serious respiratory diseases like the flu and COVID-19. According to the CDC, both vaccines can reportedly be safely given in the same visit.

https://www.healio.com/news/cardiology/20211001/heart-lung-diabetes-associations-urge-flu-covid19-vaccines-ahead-of-flu-season

Heart, lung, diabetes associations urge flu, COVID-19 vaccines ahead of flu season Three associations are urging eligible individuals to receive their annual flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine in order to reduce hospital burden and protect the vulnerable ahead of flu season.The American Heart Association, American Lung Association and American Diabetes Association issued the statem...

We believe that flu vaccinations are a small investment with many mutual benefits for both employer and employee.

Vaccination cuts the risk of flu by around 70-80% and reduces time off work from colds and flu by 43%.

There is a strong economical benefit to vaccinating your staff. An outbreak of flu will end up costing your business more as such outbreaks often lead to sick days being taken and less productivity which results in lost revenue. To see how much much money you could save overall by investing in workplace vaccinations, please use our online flu calculator: https://flujabs.org/flu-calculator/

Flu is harmful to your employee's health and workplace vaccinations are great way of promoting health and wellbeing as well as demonstrate a caring ethos. Providing flu vaccinations demonstrates that you are wiling to invest in the health of your staff which will enhance job satisfaction and fosters a positive work atmosphere.

To find out more about the benefits of vaccinating your staff or to get a quote, please visit our website: https://flujabs.org/.

Interesting article in the New Scientist discussing whether we should isolate when we have the flu.

They state, "Behaviours like presenteeism perpetuate the transmission of the illnesses infecting us every year. One example is how we live with flu. Despite the fact that many experience it as a mild infection, seasonal flu kills as many as 650,000 people annually."

Flu disrupts businesses every year without fail. In addition to considering changes to your company sick policy, companies should also consider a workplace flu vaccination programme for their staff.

A flu jab offers the best protection against flu and we advocate annual vaccination programmes for flu to help protect your business from flu disruptions.

What are your thoughts?



Read the full New Scientist article here: https://bit.ly/3nIh0x5

We should isolate when we have flu, not just covid-19 The new social norm of isolating when ill with covid-19 should apply to other infectious diseases such as flu, says Jonathan Goodman

Is it time to invest in a workplace flu vaccination programme?

Anne Sammon, an employment law expert, said that employees may be expecting similar measures to those introduced to reduce the spread of Covid-19, such as working from home and isolation requirements for sick staff, to be adopted in the event of workplace flu outbreaks.

“We now have the precedent, from Covid-19, of employees being asked to self-isolate to prevent the further spread of illness,” she said. “Employees may expect that similar steps will be taken to address all infectious disease outbreaks".

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Revise sickness policies ahead of UK winter flu UK employers should revise their sickness policies before an anticipated increase in seasonal flu cases this winter to ensure lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic are reflected, an employment law expert has said.

A University of Arkansas researcher and international colleagues found that employed individuals, on average, are 35.3% more likely to be infected with the flu virus.

The results were larger in years of high aggregate flu incidence and consistent with regard to firm size, number of jobs and hours worked.

Although the results of the survey are unsurprising and reconfirm what we already know, it may encourage employers to invest in workplace flu vaccination programmes to protect their staff from catching the flu from work.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3ibOK1N

Get a workplace flu vaccination quote: https://bit.ly/WorkplaceFluQuote

Employed individuals more likely to be infected with the flu virus A University of Arkansas researcher and international colleagues found that employed individuals, on average, are 35.3% more likely to be infected with the flu virus.

There is growing concern that flu could be a bigger issue this winter than covid-19 because of the low levels of immunity within the population. Many experts agree that we will likely have to treat covid in the same way we do flu in the coming years and have an annual booster vaccination programme.

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With the flu virus practically non-existent last year due to Covid-19 prevention measures and lockdowns, a John Hopkins microbiologist is concerned that a lack of immunity will lead to a worrying surge in cases this year. With that in mind, we are looking at ways to protect people this flu season, starting with the flu vaccine.

Read more: https://nbcnews.to/2UDR49m

Moderna is now widely known as a covid vaccine manufacturer but they are now looking to adapt their mRNA technology to develop a more effective flu vaccine. Looking to the future, they also want to explore the potential of combining vaccines to protect against flu and covid.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3qVY0e8

Due to lockdowns, hygiene precautions, mask wearing and social distancing, last year saw virtually no cases of flu. Prof John Edmunds, of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine discusses his predictions for this year - “I would guess that we are likely to have a more severe epidemic in the coming winter”.

Read more: https://bit.ly/2UxJGfR

Is a flu jab for your staff part of your return-to-work precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 this winter?
If not, maybe it should be.

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UK Lockdown roadmap: is your workplace prepared? - HR News Will Cattrall, Business Development Manager at Taxi Butler and Driver Bubble With the new road map set for the UK, businesses, educational institutions,

‘Seasonal influenza is likely to be a significant issue coming into the autumn and winter,’ says professor Neil Ferguson

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Flu vaccination programmes will be important to offer protection against the flu.

UK must be prepared for ‘significant flu epidemic’ this winter, says government adviser ‘Seasonal influenza is likely to be a significant issue coming into the autumn and winter,’ says professor Neil Ferguson

Uncertainty still remains over what the coming flu season will look like. Scientists are debating what information to use to determine this year’s vaccine and how effective it will be. Some suggest that people may naturally adopt social distancing and mask wearing practises as a precautionary measure during flu season, but this isn’t guaranteed.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3yDVgF1

The UK is banking on coronavirus vaccines to bring the Covid epidemic under control, but scientists warn that in the autumn and winter another virus, influenza, may bounce back and hit us hard.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3hFV42j

Is the UK in for a bumper flu season this winter? Experts warn population immunity will have waned, as studies look at combining Covid and flu vaccines

People who are vaccinated against influenza may be partly protected against some of the severe effects of coronavirus

“We detected an association that appears to show flu vaccination offers some protection against severe Covid-19 disease,” said Devinder Singh, a senior author on the study and professor of clinical surgery at the University of Miami.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3krg5zP

Flu jab may reduce severe effects of Covid, suggests study Analysis of 75,000 coronavirus patients found fewer major health problems among people with flu jab

Professor Dame Anne Johnson, president of the Academy of Medical Sciences and Expert Advisory Group member, added: “We’re not saying we’re about to have the worst winter ever, we’re saying we have got a bunch of uncertain things that could hit us in winter that we need to think about mitigating now.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/2U4U8vF

We are now accepting bookings for corporate flu vaccinations. Get in touch to get a quote ready for vaccination this winter: https://bit.ly/WorkplaceFluQuote

Scientists warn of 60,000 deaths from flu this winter | ITV News The scientists say the NHS may become overwhelmed due to the combination of seasonal flu and Covid-19. | ITV National News

New report warns that influenza and RSV are set to surge due to a lack of immunity following repeated lockdowns.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3hFSv0b

Flu vaccinations are going to be an important part of flu prevention and protection.

Flu deaths could double as ‘triple-threat’ of viruses pushes NHS to breaking point New report warns that influenza and RSV are set to surge due to a lack of immunity following repeated lockdowns

The White House’s chief medical officer has suggested that, following the success of mask wearing in reducing the spread of covid, people should opt to wear masks during flu season to limit the spread of flu.

Read more: https://bit.ly/2TSgsZ9

There has been some concern raised over the potential rise in flu cases over the coming flu season as a result of a small number of flu cases over the previous year. However, there is hope that the continued use of social distancing and mask wearing, coupled with the flu vaccination programme, could help keep infection rates down.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3AKtA3i