MP jabs home flu bug message

HALTON’s MP is encouraging those at risk of contracting the flu bug to be vaccinated this winter.

Derek Twigg led by example by having his own flu vaccination.

Mr Twigg said: “People at risk should visit their GP surgeries for a free flu vaccination.

“Flu vaccination plays an important role in protecting those people who are more susceptible to serious complications from the condition.”

Last year 73.4 % of people over 65 and 47 % in “at risk” groups were vaccinated against flu in Halton and St Helens.

Up to 4,000 deaths in the UK each year are now attributed to the bug.

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