Sam Rowlands MS for North Wales has added his voice to calls for everyone eligible for a flu vaccination to get protected.
Mr Rowlands, who has a flu jab every year, is now urging people to make sure they protect themselves this winter.
He said:
The flu vaccination programme is underway throughout Wales, offering vaccines to individuals most at risk of serious complications from influenza. My message to them all is to make sure it’s at the top of your ‘to-do’ list this autumn.
This year more than ever, people are very aware of the dangers of respiratory viral infection and vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others around you against flu.
Flu is bad enough on its own but for anyone who is unfortunate to catch both flu and Covid, the consequences could be very severe indeed. It is vital as many people as possible get protected, particularly those who are most vulnerable. Not only does this protect the individual but also protects our Welsh NHS.
Public Health Wales has launched its biggest ever winter vaccination programme and all eligible people in Wales are being urged to have their free Welsh NHS flu vaccines.
This year the flu vaccination programme has been extended to include all those over 50 years old and between years 7 to 11 in the schools programme.
As the global pandemic continues, the impact of COVID-19 on the nation has been significant, but flu can be serious too. The chances of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19 or flu are greatly reduced by vaccination, as are the risks of spreading these viruses.
For more information how vaccines protect you, and about the symptoms of flu and COVID-19, visit phw.nhs.wales/vaccines
