Northamptonshire residents urged to top up on winter jabs to 'protect loved ones'
The Covid, Influenza and RSV vaccines are being made available ahead of Christmas
Health safety messages are being issued to residents across Northants as we enter the winter season.
The Covid and Flu jabs are once again available through the NHS, with the recently added RSV vaccine.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is monitoring rates of winter viruses and has urged people who are eligible to come forward for the jabs.
Doctors are hoping to protect a maximum of individuals ahead of the festive period, with the enhanced risk of viruses spreading.
Dr Bryn Hilton from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) East of England, said:
"These illnesses can lead to severe complications for vulnerable groups, with many people requiring hospital care each year.
"The best thing I can encourage everyone to do to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their communities this Christmas holiday season is to get vaccinated if they haven’t done so already."
The most vulnerable individuals are adults over the age of 65, pregnant women and their new-born babies, and those with reduced immunity, such as patients suffering from long-term health conditions.
And while each vaccine is being encouraged, all three are said to benefit individuals while protecting those who need it the most.