Friday 9 November 2018

Over-65s struggling to get flu vaccine after improved batch was ordered months later than usual 

Over-65s struggling to get flu vaccine after improved batch was ordered months later than usual A flu vaccine shortage has left thousands of over-65s unable to get jabs.

Patients have been repeatedly sent away by GPs and chemists until fresh stocks arrive.

Problems have been blamed on the rollout of a new, more effective jab which led to supplies being ordered several months later than usual. NHS officials insist there will be enough to go around, and another batch is expected to arrive at some GP surgeries from next week. The Daily Mail

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