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Flu vaccine: People aged 50-64 now eligible in Northern Ireland

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Everyone eligible for the flu vaccination has been urged by the Public Health Agency (PHA) to take up the offer as the jab is extended to people aged 50-64.

People in that age range will be able to get jabbed at their GP practice, a participating community pharmacy or health trust vaccination clinic.

Other groups eligible for free flu vaccinations include health and social care workers.

Dr Joanne McClean, director of public health at the PHA, said: “Vaccination lowers your chances of having serious complications or dying from winter viruses.


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