It’s snowing and well below freezing in parts of London. Don’t let the bad weather get the better of you put your puffer jacket on and get boosted to protect your most cherished friends and dear family this festive holiday.
The NHS in London is urging eligible people to get their free flu jab now as cases and hospital admissions rise.
New data shows there have been an average of 30 patients a day with flu in London hospitals in recent weeks, more than 10 times the number seen at the beginning of December last year.
People eligible for the flu vaccine include those in at-risk groups due to certain long-term health conditions, pregnant women, and aged 50 or over.
Eligible Londoners can book flu vaccinations through their GP practice or by visiting a community pharmacy offering the jab. The National Booking Service is also trialling, for the first time, the ability for people to book their flu vaccine online.
Meanwhile, children aged 2 and 3 years old are eligible for nasal spray flu vaccines, with parents and guardians urged to book appointments to ensure their young ones are protected.
At 8-16 weeks your baby should have taken all these vaccinations
It's important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your GP to catch up.
To get more information on how to book an appointment in London.
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