Join our FluSurvey programme and contribute to protecting the nation’s health this winter

Scientists are monitoring influenza and other respiratory viruses, and they need assistance. Join the FluSurvey UK-wide citizen science program to directly aid in safeguarding public health during the winter months. Upon registering for FluSurvey, you will receive weekly invitations to report any respiratory symptoms through the program's website.

The process is straightforward, and you'll be actively participating in protecting the well-being of every individual across the nation. Furthermore, you'll have the ability to monitor your symptoms on your personal profile weekly. We also urge you to share the link with your friends and family; the more participants we have, the more accurate the data will be.

At certain points during this winter season, certain eligible adults experiencing respiratory symptoms who reside in England might also be invited to participate in PCR testing as part of our preparedness and surveillance measures. We are enhancing our extensive surveillance systems to monitor flu and other seasonal respiratory viruses throughout the winter season, and FluSurvey is a crucial component of our approach to comprehending how these viruses are disseminating within our communities.

This information is invaluable for us because not everyone who feels unwell will contact 111, visit their GP, or seek hospital care, and their symptoms may go unrecorded. Community-based systems such as FluSurvey incorporate data from those who manage their symptoms at home, providing us with an early comprehension of respiratory illness activity throughout the entire population.

FluSurvey metrics are also showcased on our acclaimed UKHSA data dashboard, which presents public health data in a simple, inclusive, and accessible manner. When combined with our existing sources of information, the significance of real-time data on respiratory illnesses directly supplied by individuals across the country is immense.

It's akin to having thousands of health detectives spread across the country, all collaborating to construct a thorough picture of flu-like illnesses. By participating in FluSurvey, you would be contributing a crucial piece to a larger puzzle. If you are interested in joining, sign up for FluSurvey today.