Maldon district older residents reminded to get flu jab as Covid-19 elderly cases rise across region
OLDER residents of the Maldon district are being urged to get their flu jab as there has been an increase in Covid-19 cases in the over-60s across the Eastern region.
The warning comes from Public Health England (PHE) East today (Friday, 23 October) and follows a "spike" in cases in the elderly population.
Dr David Edwards, Consultant in Health Protection, PHE East said:
"As we enter the flu season, it is more important than ever to be vaccinated, this will help build a defence not only for you but for those around you.
"As we are seeing a rise of COVID cases in our elderly, we ask they get their free flu jab to protect them from influenza - fighting COVID and flu at the
same time is not something we want to see in our elderly and vulnerable population. "COVID-19 rates continue to rise in the East of England and we are now seeing a spike amongst our over-60s population. We need to work together to protect ourselves, our loved ones, the elderly and the vulnerable in society."
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