This winter more people than ever will be offered the free flu vaccine to help protect as many lives as possible.NHS Ayrshire & Arran are urging those eligible to get the jab to not only protect themselves and others, but help alleviate the pressure that a spike in seasonal flu could bring, especially with Covid-19 around.
People in the following groups are eligible this year:• those aged 50 and over• those aged six months to 49 years who have certain underlying health conditions which increase risk• pregnant women• children aged 2-5 (not yet at school)• all primary and secondary school age children (in a school setting)• health and social care staff• unpaid and young carers• independent NHS contractors, (GP, dental and optometry practices,
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