Flu vaccine 'very effective' in children Last winter's vaccine reduced the risk of flu by 66% in children, according to Public Health England, up 8% on last year.
It's the best result since 2013, when children first received flu vaccinations.
In adults aged 18-64 years, the vaccine reduced the risk of flu by about 40%.
The UK plans to offer the flu vaccine to all children aged two-11 years. This can have widespread benefits, as children "spread flu more than others".
The vaccine, however, did not work in those aged over 65. BBC News
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It's the best result since 2013, when children first received flu vaccinations.
In adults aged 18-64 years, the vaccine reduced the risk of flu by about 40%.
The UK plans to offer the flu vaccine to all children aged two-11 years. This can have widespread benefits, as children "spread flu more than others".
The vaccine, however, did not work in those aged over 65. BBC News
See also:
- Research and analysis: Influenza vaccine effectiveness: 2016 to 2017 estimates Public Health England
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