The NHS has embarked on a major push to avoid a 'tripledemic' of COVID, flu and RSV over the colder months by delivering millions of vaccinations to vulnerable people
The NHS is delivering more than 300 vaccinations a minute as it bids to prevent a ‘tripledemic’ this winter.
“Getting vaccinated is your best defence against winter viruses and will help prevent people from getting seriously ill, reduce the amount of people needing hospital care, and help keep people at home with their families this winter. Flu vaccinations have been available for pregnant women and children since 1 September to help stop the virus spreading as schools returned. They have now been fully rolled out across the country to all remaining eligible groups.
Dr Julie Yates, Deputy Director Immunisation Programmes at UKHSA, said: “It’s great to see we’re boosting people’s immune systems against winter viruses in time for Christmas, with five jabs going in arms every second. It takes around two weeks for you to get optimum protection once vaccinated, so top-up now in time for Christmas.
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