Manchester Evening News : "It's been busy. People who are eligible are much more keen on getting it this year, especially vulnerable people." She added: "There have been sensible discussions around trying to protect those at risk of Covid.
You don't want simultaneous issues with lots of people getting flu and becoming unwell and requiring hospitalisation alongside a second Covid wave where lots of people are admitted."We want to protect the hospitals in terms of being overwhelmed and we also want to prevent flu-like illnesses which could mimic covid and cause a lot of disruption and anxiety for society.
It's not just about protecting yourself - it's about protecting society."On patients coming into practices for their jabs - or any other.