'It Was Terrifying' - Woman Left Seriously Ill From Flu Speaks Out as Cases Soar

'It was terrifying' - woman left seriously ill from flu speaks out as cases soar

Claire Davies, 40, is urging people to get their flu vaccine as hospital admissions for the virus quadruple compared to last year

Call to get flu vaccine ahead of Christmas

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who is eligible for flu vaccination to take up the offer without delay as it remains the best defence against seasonal flu. To date nearly 500,000 vaccines have been administered this season in Northern Ireland. However, the latest respiratory report

Flu vaccine urged ahead of Christmas as cases and hospital admissions rise

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on all eligible people to get their flu vaccine “without delay”, warning that cases and hospital admissions are rising sharply in Northern Ireland in the run-up to Christmas. Nearly 500,000 flu vaccines have already been administered this season, but the latest respiratory surveillance data shows a significant increase in flu activity across all monitored age groups and healthcare settings. Confirmed cas…