NHS - Flu & COVID Prevention

NHS - Flu & COVID Prevention

From Bristol Community FM Podcasts by Bristol Community FM

February 6, 2026 · 14 min

About this episode

A discussion on infection prevention and the importance of vaccinations with NHS representatives.

In this episode, BCfm teams up with the NHS to talk all things infection prevention and protecting our communities. Presenter Mattie Goddard is joined by Dr Geeta Iyer, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, to discuss the pressures facing the NHS, simple everyday actions that help reduce the spread of infections, and why vaccinations matter for individuals and the wider community. A timely and accessible conversation about staying well, supporting loved ones, and playing our part in keeping health services available for those who need them most.

People in this episode

Host: Mattie Goddard

Guest: Dr Geeta Iyer

Topics covered

  • infection prevention
  • vaccinations
  • NHS pressures
  • community health
  • COVID prevention
  • flu prevention

Keywords

  • NHS
  • flu
  • COVID
  • vaccination
  • infection prevention
  • community health
  • Bristol

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NHS

Places: Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire

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