People are being urged to protect themselves from the 'tripledemic'
With less than three weeks left to book COVID and flu vaccinations online, NHS chiefs are urging everyone still eligible to get protected – as the latest figures show nearly 25 million vaccines have been delivered so far. As the huge effort to help avoid a ‘tripledemic’ this winter continues, people have until the end of December 19 to book COVID and flu vaccination appointments on the NHS online booking system, NHS App and 119 phone service.
Steve Russell, NHS national director for vaccinations and screening, said: “With just three weeks left to book a COVID and flu vaccination online, on the NHS App or via 119, it is so important that everyone eligible takes the opportunity to get protected while they still can. Since September 1, flu vaccinations have been available for pregnant women and children to help stop the virus spreading as schools returned, and are now fully rolled out across the country to all remaining eligible groups. Anyone eligible can book a COVID or flu vaccine appointment via the NHS website, NHS App, or by calling 119 for free. The flu vaccine can also be booked by searching online for a local pharmacy and there are COVID walk in vaccination sites.
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