THE elderly, pregnant women, children and those with long-term conditions in Wirral are being urged to get their free flu vaccination ahead of winter.
A spokeswoman for NHS England Cheshire & Merseyside said the jab is being offered free to more people than ever, including care home workers and more children.
It is available at pharmacies and GP practices and those eligible are being encouraged to get theirs to keep themselves and others well this winter.
Hazel Richards, director of nursing for NHS England Cheshire & Merseyside (pictured, below), said: "It is vital that those who are eligible for the flu vaccination get theirs as soon as possible.
"The sooner you have it the better as it takes up to two weeks for you to be fully protected.
"With more people eligible than ever before and the vaccine available in more locations, people should protect themselves and those around them."
There has been a significant expansion of the national flu vaccination programme for key groups, aiming to offer the vaccine to over 21 million people.
More details about eligbility for the flu vaccination is https://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinations/Pages/who-should-have-flu-vaccine.aspx
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