Covid-19: Free flu jabs offered to all over 50s in 'winter like no other'

Covid-19: Free flu jabs offered to all over 50s in 'winter like no other' People aged over 50 in England are being urged to get a flu jab, as ministers hope for a mass roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccine next year.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it was "more important than ever" for people to get a flu jab to fight the "twin threats" of coronavirus and flu.

He said the NHS was preparing to roll out a Covid vaccine if one is approved.

It comes as the over-50s have been added to a list of people who are eligible for a flu jab in England. BBC News

See also:

• Free flu vaccinations rolled out to over 50s from December Department of Health and Social Care
• Should I get a flu jab this winter? BBC News