The NHS is pleading with the public to get their winter flu jabs as soon as possible. Health chiefs are urging those entitled to the NHS vaccine to book an appointment or visit a pharmacy.
It comes as figures show there were 5,500 patients in hospital with flu last week and more than 9,000 patients with Covid-19. Some of those who have been hospitalised with flu and pneumonia have been under NHS care for more than two weeks.
The vaccine is free on the NHS to people who meet certain criteria and it is available via appointments made with your GP surgery. It is also possible to get the vaccines, your flu jab and any Covid-19 boosters, at your nearest pharmacy with some offering walk-up slots, meaning no appointment is necessary.
