Coatbridge & Chryston MSP Fulton MacGregor encourages constituents to get winter flu jab

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Coatbridge & Chryston MSP Fulton MacGregor has encouraged all eligible people in his constituency to make sure they get their winter flu jab to protect them against serious illness.Scotland had the highest uptake of flu vaccines amongst people over 65 in the UK last winter, with research from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) showing that 79.8 per cent of people over 65 in Scotland received their winter flu vaccine.This was a higher percentage than in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Latest figures show that so far this winter, 49.4 per cent of eligible adults under the NHS Lanarkshire health board have received their flu and COVID vaccines.People have until March 31 to receive their jabs but are being encouraged to book an appointment as soon as possible to protect them against serious illness this winter.Other eligible groups for the double dose flu and COVID vaccination include pregnant women, people with certain health conditions and frontline health workers.Those entitled to the flu-only vaccination include primary and secondary school pupils, unpaid carers and the homeless.Fulton MacGregor MSP told Lanarkshire Live: "Getting vaccinated gives you the best possible protection against flu viruses which are circulating this winter.