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Dr Dave Briggs is medical director for NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (Photo credit: Tracey Whitefoot)

Column: Jabs can help to give you the best protection in the winter

Those people who are eligible include pregnant women and those with: conditions that affect breathing, such as asthma (needing a steroid inhaler or tablets), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cystic fibrosis heart conditions, such as coronary heart disease or hypertension chronic kidney disease liver disease, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis chronic digestive issues, such as severe gastro-oesophageal reflux some conditions that affect the brain or nerves, such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy a learning disability diabetes, Addison's disease or hypopituitary syndrome problems with the spleen, such as sickle cell disease, or if the spleen has been removed a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above severe mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder some genetic disorders, such as mitochondrial disease and chromosomal conditions a weakened immune system due to a condition such as HIV or AIDS, or due to a treatment such as chemotherapy or steroid medicine. Dr Dave Briggs, Medical Director at NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, said: “If you have a long-term condition and you catch flu this winter, you may reduce your chances of being hospitalised by up to a third, just by getting vaccinated. “And winter vaccinations in pregnancy can help to protect your baby, who will continue to have some immunity during the first few months of their life.” Other people eligible for both the COVID-19 and flu vaccine include those who: are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2025) are a frontline health or social care worker live in a care home for older adults. People can book an appointment on the NHS App, phone 119 or online at www.nhs.uk/wintervaccinations Both COVID-19 and flu vaccines can be given at the same time.

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