Flu jab
FLOO jab /ˈfluː dʒæb/
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What it really means
The annual flu vaccination, given in autumn. Free on the NHS for certain groups (older people, pregnant women, some health conditions); others can pay a small fee at many pharmacies. "Jab" is the informal word for an injection.
Chinese explanation
流感疫苗：每年秋季接种。特定人群（老人、孕妇、部分慢性病患者）可通过NHS免费接种，其他人可在很多药店付少量费用接种。"Jab"是"打针"的口语说法。
Example conversation
A: Everyone at work seems to be off sick.
B: Get your flu jab — the pharmacy on the corner does them without an appointment.
A：公司里好像人人都请病假了。
B：去打个流感疫苗吧——街角那家药店不用预约就能打。
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