Why and who should get the flu jab?

Several thousand people can die each year from the effects of flu and it鈥檚 not just the over 65s who are at risk.

People entitled to a free jab are:
鈥eople aged 65 or over
鈥nyone over the age of 6 months who has serious respiratory, heart, liver or renal disease
鈥iabetics
鈥nyone with lowered immunity as a result of disease or treatment

Flu can lead to bronchitis, pneumonia, hospitalisation or even death. Even if you feel fit and healthy, if you fall into one of the at risk groups or are over 65, you will be more vulnerable to the effects of flu.

For those at risk, I advise you make an appointment with your local doctor or nurse. Stay healthy over the winter!

You answered your own question, so I quess this is a quick two points. Hopefully people will read what you wrote and understand why you did what you did. Thank you for caring.

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