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Julie Webster, Wirral’s Director of Public Health, has said that this will be the second winter we will see flu and COVID-19 in our communities at the same time and that it is really important to get your flu vaccination.
This is because:
The flu vaccine is given free by the NHS to people who:
You can have the NHS flu vaccine at your GP surgery, a pharmacy offering the service, your midwifery service if you’re pregnant or a hospital appointment. You may have already been contacted but if you’re not yet booked your appointment, speak to your GP or pharmacist. For more information, visit: wirralccg.nhs.uk/your-health-and-services/help-us-help-you/
Some people may be eligible for both the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 booster vaccine. If you are offered both vaccines, or if you still haven’t had your first two COVID-19 jabs, it’s safe to have them at the same time.
Remember, good handwashing is a really easy yet effective way to prevent the spread of flu (and Coronavirus!) and, while face masks may not be mandatory, they can help you and others from spreading colds and viruses this winter.
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