Lincolnshire Residents Urged to Get Flu Jabs Amid Rise in Cases

The Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board of the NHS has urgently encouraged the county’s inhabitants to get their flu jabs, in the light of an alarming surge in flu cases. The rise in the county mirrors the national pattern, with the age group most affected being children aged between five and 14 years. Steve Clapton, the board’s head of immunisation and screening, warned that the UK could be on the verge of a difficult flu season. He underscored the importance of getting the jab ahead of the harsh winter weather. Despite more than 225,000 flu jabs having been administered by local GP surgeries and community pharmacies since October, there is still a substantial fraction of the eligible populace who have yet to get their flu jab. Please note, this article was based on the original report by www.bbc.com.