NHS urges residents to get vaccinated this winter

A NEW CAMPAIGN IS HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING VACCINATIONS FOR FLU, COVID AND RSV

- By LAURA CROSS

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is urging residents to protect themselves and their families by getting vaccinated against flu, Covid-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

It comes as part of the ICB’s “Winter Wise. Immunised!” campaign.

The campaign aims to highlight the importance of winter vaccinations in keeping communities safe and healthy.

Winter viruses spread more easily when we spend time indoors.

The NHS said that flu and Covid-19 can cause serious illness, especially in older adults, pregnant women, and those with long-term health conditions.

RSV is a common virus that can be particularly dangerous for babies and older adults.

The ICB said that vaccination is the best defence as it can reduce the severity of symptoms, speed up recovery, and lower the risk of hospitalisation.