Data shows almost half of people with flu-like symptoms miss work or school

• Almost 50% of people experiencing flu-like symptoms are absent from work or school, highlighting the significant socioeconomic burden of influenza-related illness in the UK
• Flu vaccination is identified as the most effective preventive strategy to reduce absenteeism and maintain workforce/school productivity
• Clinicians should reinforce flu vaccination uptake among patients, particularly those in occupational or educational settings where transmission risk is high

Flu vaccination remains our best defence against workplace and school absenteeism.

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