Flu Vaccines Urged Ahead of Winter
Residents are being encouraged to get their flu vaccines to ease the pressure on the NHS.
Councillor Marie Shortland stresses the importance of flu vaccines, as coughs, colds, and other viruses spread quicker in winter when people spend more time indoors together.
- Children
- Pregnant women
- Older people
- Care home residents
- People with underlying health conditions
Getting a flu jab will make symptoms less severe, with people less likely to need hospital care as a result.
Author's summary: Get flu vaccines to ease NHS pressure.