Dorset residents urged to get their flu vaccine
It’s not too late to book your flu vaccine if you are eligible, as incidences of the virus are on the rise across the county.
It’s not too late to book your flu vaccine if you are eligible, as incidences of the virus are on the rise across the county.
Children can have vaccinations against conditions such as flu, polio, meningitis measles, mumps and rubella.
Vaccinations are available for those over the age of 75, care home residents and immunosuppressed people.
A large-scale campaign held in Mumbai from 26 February to 1 March focused on the vaccination of free-roaming dogs to stop the spread of rabies.
The NHS has pledged to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, potentially saving thousands of lives each year.
The NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme has delivered more than a million autumn Covid jabs in a week since national bookings started.
Millions of eligible people will now be offered a Covid vaccine from 11 September, in line with the latest expert guidance on the new Covid variant.
Some walk-in opportunities are still available during February, with bookable appointments available during the year.
The booster programme ends on 12 February, so time is running out if you want to get a Covid-19 jab at a pop-up clinic.
It isn’t too late for people to get both their COVID and flu jabs and information is available from dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk.