Flu

Reassurance that there is enough flu vaccine for all eligible patients

Health bosses have reassured Bedfordians that everyone eligible for a free seasonal flu vaccine will be able to receive their jab, despite concerns...

Bedford flu vaccinations for most vulnerable fall to five year low

The number of people being vaccinated for flu has fallen in the last five years according to research by the BBC's Shared Data Unit. There has been a drop of 12% in the over 65s being vaccinated...

Flu prevention starts with clean hands say NHS

'Wash your hands' is the message from Bedfordshire and Luton Clinical Commissioning Groups this winter as they urge people to practice good hand hygiene for protection against...

Bedfordians reminded to get flu jab

Health experts across Bedfordshire are urging people to get the flu jab, saying the vaccine will be even more widely available. Last year, GPs reported seeing too many patients...

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