According to the Vaccines Minister, the Government is “planning a large-scale flu vaccination programme” to counter the threat.
The problem is particularly acute this winter time “because there has not been much flu circulating in communities because of the lockdown”, warned Mr Zahawi.
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We’re making big plans to boost the antibody and T-cell protection of the most vulnerable in September and protect them against flu.”
The multi-pronged approach is to tackle both coronavirus and flu head-on, explained Mr Zahawi.
Source: Daily Express
