Elmbridge's elderly urged to get flu jab (From Richmond and Twickenham Times)

Elmbridge's elderly urged to get flu jab

11:10am Tuesday 10th November 2009 in News By Jonathan Portlock

The Elmbridge Health and Social Care Partnership is urging the over-65s and people with serious medical conditions to get their free seasonal flu jab.

The partnership said it would work with business and voluntary groups in the coming weeks to spread the message.

Councillor Rachael Lake, portfolio holder for community development at Elmbridge Council, said: “It is very important for older people, carers and people with long-term conditions to be vaccinated against seasonal flu. It’s free and only takes a few moments.”

To get a jab, contact your local GP or practice nurse.

For more information, call NHS Direct on 0845 4647, or visit immunisation.nhs.uk/Flu.

• See our swine flu section for the latest updates