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Free flu vaccine offered to young children
As reported by the BBC, children and parents are being incentivised to take the flu vaccine ahead of winter The free vaccine in the form keep reading
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COVID and flu jabs could be given at same time in the autumn
As reported by BBC News, people in Wales could receive COVID boosters and flu jabs at the same time this autumn, Welsh government has said keep reading
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Flu jab vital this winter along with COVID vaccine
As reported by BBC news, the public are being reminded to come forward for their flu jab to maximise their protection ahead of winter Health keep reading
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A doctor’s view: what can we expect from this year’s ‘flu season
The government has announced a vigorous influenza vaccination campaign this year, making it available to 35m people. With the COVID situation unpredictable and cases likely keep reading
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Flu levels in Wales see ‘remarkable’ suppression
As reported by BBC news, a “remarkable” suppression of seasonal flu has seen only 18 cases recorded in Wales this winter, with no confirmed cases keep reading
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Deprioritising ‘non-essential’ work would have minimal impact, says RCGP
The Royal College of GPs has commented on the possibility of needing to deprioritise non-essential care Professor Martin Marshall, chair of the Royal College of keep reading
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Expanding flu vaccines is ‘sensible’ but will be a ‘challenge’, says RCGP
The Royal College of GPs has responded to NHS England’s confirmation of the expansion of the flu vaccination programme Professor Martin Marshall, chair of the keep reading
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Flu jab push as COVID vaccine roll-out planned
As reported by BBC news, people aged over 50 in England are being urged to get a flu jab, as ministers hope for a mass keep reading
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GPs frustrated by delay in flu vaccine supply
GPs in Northern Ireland are becoming increasingly frustrated due to delays in the supply of flu vaccines, says RCGPNI RCGPNI chair Dr Laurence Dorman said: keep reading
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Scottish health board suspends flu jabs for staff due to demand
As reported by BBC news, flu vaccinations for staff at NHS Ayrshire & Arran have been suspended due to ‘unprecedented demand‘ The health board has keep reading