UKHSA Raises Concern Over Low Flu Vaccination Rates
Health officials have alerted that less than one-third of people under 65 with long-term health conditions have received their flu vaccine this year. This leaves millions vulnerable as flu cases rise earlier than usual.
Fewer than one in three under-65s with a long-term health condition have been vaccinated against flu so far this year - leaving millions of patients at increased risk amid an early surge in flu cases, health officials have warned.
Implications of Low Vaccination Uptake
- Millions with chronic health issues remain unprotected against the flu.
- The early increase in flu cases could strain health services.
- Vaccination is crucial to reduce severe illness in vulnerable groups.
Call to Action
Health authorities emphasize the importance of flu vaccination, especially for at-risk individuals under 65, to mitigate the impact of the rising flu season.
Summary: The UKHSA warns that insufficient flu vaccine uptake among vulnerable under-65s threatens to worsen outcomes amid an early rise in flu infections. Staying protected through vaccination is vital.