The flu season is almost upon us

Sometimes, people who have had cancer can be more at risk than others of getting flu and if you are unlucky enough to catch it, your immune system might find it harder to cope with.

Did you know that most cancer patients are entitled to a free flu vaccination? If you or someone you know has cancer or if you've had cancer in the past, talk to your GP or Pharmacist about being vaccinated and to find out if you are eligible for the free flu vaccine.

You can read more about the flu vaccine and cancer on our website: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancers-in-general/cancer-questions/should-i-have-the-flu-vaccine

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  • Being the recipient of three cancers, two under control and one stable, I always ask advice before doing anything that may affect my health. Whilst I was having chemo I was advised not to have the flu jab that year as my immune system was unable to fight of anything, even insect bites. So although I do agree that having the flu jab is important you do need to check first.

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  • Being the recipient of three cancers, two under control and one stable, I always ask advice before doing anything that may affect my health. Whilst I was having chemo I was advised not to have the flu jab that year as my immune system was unable to fight of anything, even insect bites. So although I do agree that having the flu jab is important you do need to check first.

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