Well Pharmacy has announced that flu vaccinations will be free, instead of the usual £15 cost. The chain is concerned as the winter flu season is now in full force, with hospital admissions reaching a peak and flu stats higher than they have been in recent years.
Recent data shared by NHS England showed that there was an increase in flu cases by nearly 70% leaving many in hospital each week. The pharmacy chain is worried about those who have yet to have the flu jab and is urging people to get one for free.
Only children aged 2-11, people over 50, and those with certain medical conditions are eligible for free NHS jabs. That leaves millions who would normally have to pay for a flu vaccination.
