Flu updates from Public Health

Anyone still eligible for the flu, COVID-19 or RSV** vaccines should
get booked in ahead of the busy winter holiday period, when we
expect flu, and other respiratory viruses to spread between people
more easily as we spend more time indoors
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It’s vital that those eligible for their flu and COVID-19 vaccines who have still not been vaccinated come forward as soon as possible before the NHS booking system closes on 19th December*. 20th December is the last day that people can attend appointments for their flu and COVID-19 vaccination booked through the National Booking Service (NBS), with 19th December being the last day to book. After this date, it will still be possible for those eligible to get their vaccinations through local NHS vaccination services, however people may need to travel further. It takes about two weeks following vaccination to build up the maximum defences against the viruses, so it’s important to book in as soon as you can – not just to protect yourselves, but to protect your families and friends too. Vaccination against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is being offered for the first time this year to anyone who is 28 or more weeks pregnant, along with people aged 75-79 years. This is a year-round offer.

The living well bus will be in a few locations between now and January offering both covid and flu vaccines: 13th December St Helens Town Centre, Church Street (outside Boots) 2nd January Tesco Earlestown WA12 9LN 6th January Park Farm Community Centre 16th January Salvation Army 28th January Tesco Earlestown WA12 9LN