Lancashire County Council is offering
members of the public free flu jabs, and personal injury solicitors Preston
would encourage people to take advantage of them.
People who are deemed to be 'at risk' may
also be able to receive the inoculation at their chemist. At risk groups
include people with certain medical conditions, older people, very young
children and pregnant women. This year marks the first time that children aged
two and three will be eligible for free flu vaccinations.
In north and central Lancashire in 2012,
over 75% of people aged over 65 were vaccinated against the flu, and the county
council wants to keep this figure high this year. The county council's head of
health protection Debbie Wright said that the local authority is also concerned
about the low number of vaccinated people of all at-risk groups throughout east
Lancashire, with the number of vaccinated people in east Lancashire lower than
the UK's average.
Furthermore, there are concerns about the
relatively low number of pregnant women receiving the jab.
No win no fee solicitors Preston advise
people who were already inoculated last year that they will still need to have
the jab this year, as the old vaccination will not protect them against the new
flu strains that have emerged this year.
Nasal spray vaccinations are also available
this year, and children aged two or three can receive these for free from GP
practices. This range of new treatment options means it is now easier than ever
for people to vaccinate themselves against the flu.
While most people will be able to cope with
the flu without any serious medical problems, vulnerable groups can experience
severe complications, which can be fatal. Personal
injury solicitors Preston recommend that anyone who works with these vulnerable
groups should visit their local GP to enquire about the flu
vaccination. If
they begin to feel like they are coming down with the flu or any other
transmissible illness, it is strongly advisable that they do not go to work, as
this could cause the disease to spread with potentially devastating
consequences.
