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Covid and flu vaccines start to roll out across England

Covid and flu vaccines are being rolled out across England from Monday, starting with people in care homes and those who are housebound. The Covid-19 and flu vaccination programme is starting earlier than planned after a new variant of coronavirus ...

11 Sept 2023 at 00:01

Officials urge people to get jabbed amid drop in flu vaccine uptake

Health officials have raised concerns over a drop in the uptake of the flu vaccine after it emerged at least 18,000 deaths were associated with the illness over the past two years. Eligible people are now being urged to get vaccinated to protect ...

30 Sept 2024 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Health chief tells MLAs of ‘disappointing’ flu vaccine uptake levels

Flu vaccine rates are “disappointing” this winter season, a senior health official has said. Director of Public Health Dr Joanne McClean outlined the level of uptake of flu jabs to date among healthcare staff and vulnerable people before the ...

07 Jan 2025 at 18:35

Scotland

Ministers urged to extend free flu jabs to people in their 50s

A lung health charity has called on the Scottish Government to extend free flu vaccines to people in their 50s, warning that the current flu season has left hospitals at “breaking point”. Asthma + Lung UK Scotland said ministers should ...

14 Jan 2025 at 18:09

Toddlers to be offered free flu spray in pharmacies for the first time

Toddlers will be able to get the free NHS nasal flu spray in pharmacies for the first time under plans to increase uptake. Traditionally the spray was given to two and three-year-olds at their local GP surgery. But now almost 4,000 ...

24 Sept 2025 at 00:01

Flu season has come early, health experts warn as people urged to get jab

People are being urged to get their flu jab after official data suggested the flu season has started early. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said eligible groups should make sure they get their jab on the NHS, amid signs that ...

16 Oct 2025 at 17:19

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