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Book Your Free Flu Jab Now!
1 Oct
Summary
- Free flu vaccines are now available for at-risk individuals.
- Jabs offer months of protection against severe illness.
- Book appointments via the NHS App or by calling 119.
The NHS has begun its autumn vaccination programme, encouraging eligible individuals to book their free flu vaccine. This initiative aims to protect those at higher risk of severe illness and their close contacts.
Professor Anjan Ghosh highlighted the vaccine's quick administration and extended protection, emphasizing its role in mitigating future demand on NHS services, which experienced record numbers during the summer. Eligible groups include the over-65s, carers, care home residents, and frontline health and social care workers.
Dr. Kate Langford stressed the vaccine's importance for personal and loved ones' protection. Last winter, nearly 19 million flu jabs were administered in England, estimated to have prevented approximately 104,000 hospitalisations. Due to the evolving nature of the flu virus, an annual vaccination is necessary. Bookings can be made via the NHS App or by calling 119.
