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New Covid variant vaccine to roll out in Cheshire next week

New Covid variant vaccine to roll out in Cheshire next week

People in Cheshire are to be offered a Covid vaccine from September 11 to protect what experts say is a new Covid variant.

It follows an announcement by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on the risks presented by the new BA.2.86 variant.

September 7, 2023
Cheshire East Council launches winter bugs campaign

Cheshire East Council launches winter bugs campaign

Cheshire East Council has launched a new public health campaign that visualises winter bugs currently circulating.

It comes as more deaths of children from the Strep A virus have been reported across the UK.

December 9, 2022
Mobile Health Bus to visit Nantwich to boost flu jab rates

Mobile Health Bus to visit Nantwich to boost flu jab rates

A specially designed “Flu Bus” is in Nantwich town centre this week aimed at making the flu jab more accessible for residents and reduce health inequalities.

The walk-in Mobile Health Bus, organised by Well Pharmacy, will be based on Nantwich Town Square in front of the church on October 13, 15 and 15 from 9am- to 5.30pm each day.

October 10, 2022
Cheshire East Councillor’s warning over “deadly flu” amid vaccine campaign

Cheshire East Councillor’s warning over “deadly flu” amid vaccine campaign

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
People have forgotten how nasty flu can be and should be “gently” reminded it can be a killer, a Cheshire East councillor has said.

Wybunbury Ward Cllr Janet Clowes, speaking the day before the national vaccination campaign was launched, told the Cheshire East’s health and wellbeing board: “With Covid, I think people have also forgotten not just what a nasty disease flu is but how high the mortality rates can be if we don’t have proper vaccination programmes.

September 28, 2022
Flu vaccine uptake fears aired by Cheshire East health chiefs

Flu vaccine uptake fears aired by Cheshire East health chiefs

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East health chief has warned of a “challenging winter” amid fears Covid will result in lower resilience to flu.

Director of public health Dr Matt Tyrer said it was vital people got the message that they should be vaccinated for both conditions.

July 13, 2021
South Cheshire GP urges eligible residents to take up free flu jabs

South Cheshire GP urges eligible residents to take up free flu jabs

A South Cheshire doctor says it’s more important than ever this year that those eligible for a free flu jab come forward and get one.

Dr Andrew Wilson, Chair of NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group, stressed flu kills around 11,000 people every year in England and hospitalises thousands more.

September 29, 2020
South Cheshire public urged to get flu jab amid  rise in cases

South Cheshire public urged to get flu jab amid rise in cases

Residents across Nantwich and Crewe are being reminded to have flu vaccines amid a rise in the number of cases in the area.

Latest reports by Public Health England show that flu, a common infectious viral illness spread by coughs and sneezes, is now circulating in the community.

January 16, 2019
Health chiefs urge South Cheshire families to take flu jab

Health chiefs urge South Cheshire families to take flu jab

Health chiefs in South Cheshire are urging people to get vaccinated against flu this winter.

Flu is highly infectious and can lead to serious complications in those with underlying health problems.

October 29, 2018
Nantwich families urged to take up free flu vaccinations

Nantwich families urged to take up free flu vaccinations

Nantwich families are being urged to take up free flu vaccinations for those eligible, as the number of cases of the illness grows in Cheshire East.

Cheshire East Council and NHS England say parents of children aged two and three are strongly recommended to make sure their children have the vaccination.

January 7, 2018
Nantwich residents urged to get flu jab as cases rise

Nantwich residents urged to get flu jab as cases rise

Nantwich residents are being urged to get their flu jab amid a rise in cases in South Cheshire.

Leighton Hospital closed three wards to admissions and visitors after it was confirmed a small number of patients had the illness.

January 16, 2017