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‘Help us help you this winter by getting your flu vaccination,’ says Dr Smita Hirani

The flu vaccine is free for at risk groups including pregnant women, children aged 2 and 3 as well as school children in reception to year 5, people under 65 with long-term health conditions and those aged 65 and over. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

By: Keerthi Mohan

Dr Smita Hirani from The Microfaculty Surgery in Chingford is encouraging all at risk groups from South Asian communities to speak to their GP, pharmacist or midwife before the end of November about the flu vaccine to protect themselves and their families before the flu season takes hold. The flu vaccine is free for at risk groups including pregnant women, children aged 2 and 3 as well as school children in reception to year 5, people under 65 with long-term health conditions and those aged 65 and over. Dr Smita Hirani said “Flu is a serious illness that could lead to people being admitted into hospital, permanent disability…

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