December 2018
Public Health England (PHE) is urging pregnant women and those over 65 to get the flu jab, after a fall in take-up compared to this time last year. Early indications suggest the vaccine will be more effective this year because it is well-matched to the predominant strain circulating. Uptake of the vaccine among pregnant women and those over 65, who are at a higher risk of flu complications, is lower than last year.