HEALTH officials across Lancashire have urged people to get vaccinated against the flu virus.
The jab is offered free of charge to those most at risk of serious complications from flu, including those with adults and children with chronic health conditions, people aged over 65, pregnant women and children aged between two and three.
For the first time, a nasal spray vaccine will be offered to healthy two and three-year-olds.
This marks the first step in an extension to the national flu vaccination programme, which will eventually include yearly vaccinations of all two to 16-year-olds.
If you think you may need a flu jab but have not had notification speak to your GP, practice nurse, pharmacist or contact NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 or by logging on to www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk.
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