With temperatures noticeably dropping as we head towards October why not be prepared and go and get your flu jab.

Flu is an unpredictable virus that can cause mild or unpleasant illness in most people. It can cause severe illness and even death among vulnerable groups including older people, pregnant women and people with an underlying health condition.

Over time, protection from the injected flu vaccine gradually decreases and flu strains often change. So new flu vaccines are produced each year which is why people advised to have the flu jab need it every year too.

So, now is the time of year when people are advised to have a vaccination jab to help protect from or reduce the symptoms of flu. Some people in the higher risk categories get the immunisation free via the NHS. For others the jab is widely available through local pharmacies or local GPs.

As usual, Cemex will reimburse the cost of the vaccination for those that are not entitled to a free jab. Just provide your Line Manager with an itemised receipt and they will arrange for you to be reimbursed the cost of up to a maximum of £20.

Note for Managers: Requests for reimbursement should be sent to the HR Admin team using the form available via this link Flu Jab Form.doc.