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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Health
Pragati Singh

UKHSA Highlights Disparities in Flu and COVID-19 Hospital Admissions

The call to action extends beyond ethnic considerations, with the agency stressing the importance of timely vaccination before flu starts circulating widely

In a recent statement released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), a strong appeal has been made to eligible individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, especially those from Pakistani and black Caribbean ethnic groups, along with residents in more deprived areas, to proactively seek and secure their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

The move aims to shield them and their families against the escalated risks posed by these infections during the approaching winter months.

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