By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East health chief has warned of a “challenging winter” amid fears Covid will result in lower resilience to flu.
Director of public health Dr Matt Tyrer said it was vital people got the message that they should be vaccinated for both conditions.
A South Cheshire doctor says it’s more important than ever this year that those eligible for a free flu jab come forward and get one.
Dr Andrew Wilson, Chair of NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group, stressed flu kills around 11,000 people every year in England and hospitalises thousands more.
Residents across Nantwich and Crewe are being reminded to have flu vaccines amid a rise in the number of cases in the area.
Latest reports by Public Health England show that flu, a common infectious viral illness spread by coughs and sneezes, is now circulating in the community.
Health chiefs in South Cheshire are urging people to get vaccinated against flu this winter.
Flu is highly infectious and can lead to serious complications in those with underlying health problems.
Nantwich families are being urged to take up free flu vaccinations for those eligible, as the number of cases of the illness grows in Cheshire East.
Cheshire East Council and NHS England say parents of children aged two and three are strongly recommended to make sure their children have the vaccination.
Nantwich residents are being urged to get their flu jab amid a rise in cases in South Cheshire.
Leighton Hospital closed three wards to admissions and visitors after it was confirmed a small number of patients had the illness.
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