Chief nurse issues ‘flu jab SOS’ appeal

Chief Nurse Issues Urgent ‘Flu Jab’ Appeal

England’s Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) has made an urgent appeal for those eligible to book their flu vaccination appointments promptly before the peak of the flu season arrives.

Early Onset of Flu Season

Following warnings from Duncan Burton about an unusually early start to this flu season, with notably high rates among children and young people, the CNO emphasized the importance of timely vaccination to reduce risks.

Vaccine Availability and Eligibility

NHS England announced that 2.4 million vaccination slots will open next week. Flu vaccines are offered to:

Vaccination Progress

Since the rollout began in September, NHS England data shows more than 13 million flu vaccines have been administered. Additionally, around 59.4% of care home residents have now received protection against flu, and 2.3 million eligible children have been vaccinated.

“It is only weeks before the worst of the flu season typically bites,” the CNO urged, encouraging all eligible individuals to get vaccinated promptly.

Author’s summary: England’s CNO urges eligible groups to secure flu vaccinations urgently as early season data shows high infection rates, especially among children and care home residents.

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