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Experts urge older people in Bradford to get vaccines as flu deaths near 4,000
Health officials say vaccination prevented 104,000 hospital admissions and 7,100 deaths last winter, as flu, RSV and Covid-19 remain a risk.
- The UK Health Security Agency reported that flu vaccinations prevented an estimated 104,000 hospital admissions and 7,100 deaths in England last winter.
- Despite adult vaccine effectiveness ranging from 21% to 34%, seasonal flu caused nearly 4,000 deaths in England last winter, prompting vaccination campaigns.
- Dr. Amanda Doyle from NHS England noted that over 7 million people have already received their flu jab, with free vaccinations available for those aged 65 or over and pregnant people.
- Health minister Dame Diana Johnson encouraged vulnerable groups to book flu, Covid-19, and RSV vaccines, noting the RSV vaccine achieved about 82% effectiveness for adults aged 75 to 79.
- Although flu is currently circulating at low levels, Dr. Jamie Lopez-Bernal of the UKHSA said the agency is "closely tracking" all major respiratory viruses, as "vaccination remains our best defence.
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