Pharmacies have seen unprecedented surges in demand for flu vaccinations in recent weeks.
A recent snap poll carried out by the National Pharmacy Association found that 95 per cent of the UK’s pharmacies have seen an increase in demand for NHS flu jabs, with some pharmacies seeing a tripling in the number of appointments booked.
90 per cent have seen an increase in private appointments.
Responding to calls for pregnant women to get their flu vaccines due to rising hospitalisation numbers, Oliver Picard, Chair of the National Pharmacy Association said:
“Most independent pharmacies are telling us they still have good stock availability and are able to vaccinate patients promptly.
“We join royal colleges in urging people in at risk groups to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
“Flu can make you very ill, and also pose risks to unborn babies, so ask at your local pharmacy or GP practice for a jab, which is quick and almost completely painless.”
