An independent pharmacy chain is urging people to book their flu vaccines now in preparation for September, amid fears there may be a major spike in infections this winter. Well Pharmacy is already seeing a 160 per cent rise in bookings compared to last year as indications suggest we are in for a severe flu season.
Australia is currently experiencing a wave of cases exceeding the five-year average, and experts are taking this as a strong indicator of what the UK can expect this winter. The NHS is also warning of a potential flu spike because of a drop-off in natural immunity during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Well Pharmacy have seen a huge increase in bookings for the influenza jab and have sourced additional vaccines for what now has the potential to be one of the biggest flu seasons in recent times. The UK Health Security Agency have also confirmed that members of the public aged over 50, in addition to those classed as extremely clinically vulnerable will be offered a flu vaccination along with a Covid-19 booster vaccination.
