NORTH Lancashire NHS is encouraging vulnerable people to get their seasonal flu vaccinations.
The vaccination is affective for 12 months and is available to healthcare workers, people aged 65 and over and those with heart or lung diseases, serious kidney or liver disease, diabetes or a weakened immune system as well as carers for older or disabled people.
NHS advise covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing and washing hands thoroughly to avoid spreading the virus.
For more information visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk or www.dh.gov.uk.
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