13/01/2023
People Urged To Get Vaccinated Amid Rising Infection Levels
The Department of Health has urged people to take the opportunity to be vaccinated with COVID-19 and flu circulating at high levels across Northern Ireland.
Last month saw a significant rise in COVID-19 rates with the latest data indicating that around 1 in 16 people in Northern Ireland had the virus in the lead up to Christmas.
At the same time, there has been an increase in cases of flu to the highest levels since before the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is expected that this will persist for a number of weeks. For the majority of people, flu will be unpleasant but will not lead to serious illness. However, it can be dangerous and even life threatening for some people, particularly those with certain health conditions. And it’s important to reduce your risk of getting both illnesses at once, which could make you even more unwell.
The Dept of Health said: "Remember that free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are still available for all eligible groups and are the best protection against the viruses. It will also help to protect our health service at a time when hospitals are under extreme pressure.
"You can find out which HSC Trust clinics and community pharmacies are offering vaccinations near you by entering your post code at the following link: Find a vaccination clinic.
"Or alternatively, here are some upcoming sessions in your local Trust areas - online booking is now available at the following link: vaccinations.covid-19.hscni.net/booking."
Last month saw a significant rise in COVID-19 rates with the latest data indicating that around 1 in 16 people in Northern Ireland had the virus in the lead up to Christmas.
At the same time, there has been an increase in cases of flu to the highest levels since before the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is expected that this will persist for a number of weeks. For the majority of people, flu will be unpleasant but will not lead to serious illness. However, it can be dangerous and even life threatening for some people, particularly those with certain health conditions. And it’s important to reduce your risk of getting both illnesses at once, which could make you even more unwell.
The Dept of Health said: "Remember that free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are still available for all eligible groups and are the best protection against the viruses. It will also help to protect our health service at a time when hospitals are under extreme pressure.
"You can find out which HSC Trust clinics and community pharmacies are offering vaccinations near you by entering your post code at the following link: Find a vaccination clinic.
"Or alternatively, here are some upcoming sessions in your local Trust areas - online booking is now available at the following link: vaccinations.covid-19.hscni.net/booking."
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