Drop in UK flu jabs warning ahead of winter
Drop in UK flu jabs warning ahead of winter

Fewer people came forward for their flu vaccine last year and if the same happens again the UK could be in for a worse winter, health officials are warning. There were at least 18,000 flu-related deaths in England over the last couple of years, despite being relatively mild flu seasons, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Free...

  • Published date: 16-10-2024 12:00 AM

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Fewer people came forward for their flu vaccine last year and if the same happens again the UK could be in for a worse winter, health officials are warning. There were at least 18,000 flu-related deaths in England over the last couple of years, despite being relatively mild flu seasons, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Free flu vaccinations are offered each year by the NHS to people most at risk from getting very sick with flu, also known as influenza. Read more at https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62d8r0nnl6o
Drop in UK flu jabs warning ahead of winter