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What this means for you
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What's happening:** The NHS is now offering this year's flu vaccine, which has been updated to work better against the flu strains that were most common last year, including a particularly strong version called Super-K.
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What you should do:** If you're eligible for the flu vaccine (older adults, pregnant women, young children, or people with certain health conditions), contact your GP or local pharmacy to book your appointment and get protected before flu season gets worse.
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Why it matters:** Getting vaccinated now is your best defense against catching the flu this winter—the vaccine has been specifically designed to protect you against the strains most likely to spread this year.
Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health or treatment.
Source: BBC Health · Read full article ↗
This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat last year's Super-K strain.
📋 Remember: This is general health information. Always speak to your GP or specialist about your own health situation.
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