People urged to get flu jabs to reduce NHS pressure this winter

The vaccine programme for flu and Covid-19 started earlier this year. | ITV National News

Health officials said flu placed a greater strain on hospitals than Covid-19 last year.

Vaccination is our strongest form of defence so if you are eligible, please come forward and get your jabs as soon as possible “Vaccination is our strongest form of defence so if you are eligible, please come forward and get your jabs as soon as possible.”

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