Thousands of people could have been put at risk of catching flu this winter because they were given the wrong jab, health care professionals in England have been warned.
Now those affected are likely to be called back to be given an effective vaccine to prevent them catching the disease, The Sun reports. The error has been revealed in a letter sent to NHS staff.
The letter from Tim Davies, the NHS England lead for screening and immunisation, says the problem relates to people aged 65 and over who have been given a jab that is ineffective for their age group. Experts have called on healthcare staff to ensure all those who received the wrong vaccines are given the correct jab so they are protected this winter.
