Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Provide free 'flu jabs to workers who are not working from home this winter.
Closed
43 signatures
What the petition asks
Medical experts are worried about the combined impact of both coronavirus and influenza this winter. Many workers who are not being asked to work from home and only have basic PPE, such as teachers, will be public-facing and could spread either one of these diseases.
There is a national programme of nasal vaccinations for primary school children which is being extended to year 7 pupils this year. This will help reduce the spread, but secondary school teachers will be exposed to up to 6 other year groups who could be spreading 'flu.
By giving all public-facing workers who cannot work from home the 'flu jab, we can reduce the strain on the NHS for this critical winter, and protect our family members from the risk of getting both diseases simultaneously.
By giving all public-facing workers who cannot work from home the 'flu jab, we can reduce the strain on the NHS for this critical winter, and protect our family members from the risk of getting both diseases simultaneously.
Timeline
| 29 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Mar 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
43
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
29 Sep 2020
Closed
29 Mar 2021
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.