Some 11 million people have been invited to come forward for protection, NHS England said.
People are being warned “the threat of winter viruses is all too real”. It comes as the NHS rolls out flu and Covid-19 vaccines.
According to the UK Health Security Agency there was a drop in people having the jab across all eligible groups in England last year. “There are many slots still available with GP practices, pharmacies and other NHS teams offering quick and easy appointments, so if you have not booked yet then please do using the NHS website, NHS App, or by calling 119 – it could keep you out of hospital this winter.”Health teams in parts of London are visiting schools, while a Bluey-themed vaccine clinic has been set up for children in south-east Hampshire.
Julie Yates, deputy director of immunisation programmes at the UKHSA, said: “Every year we’re seeing many of those at greater risk of getting seriously ill from winter viruses not getting their vaccines, with many thousands ending up in hospital and far too many tragically dying.
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