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<p>Those most at risk from flu including people over 65, pregnant women, and those
in clinical risk groups are offered annual vaccination. At-risk patients are targeted
by the Public Health England and NHS England marketing campaign, Help Us Help You,
which includes television, radio and advertising supported by public relations, digital
search and partnership activity. Communications this year will include messages about
a wider range of flu vaccines now available which offer better protection. Help Us
Help You can be viewed at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/resources/campaigns/81-help-us-help-you/overview"
target="_blank">https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/resources/campaigns/81-help-us-help-you/overview</a></p><p>The
annual flu letter is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/annual-national-flu-programme-2019-to-2020-1.pdf"
target="_blank">https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/annual-national-flu-programme-2019-to-2020-1.pdf</a></p><p>Those
eligible for flu vaccination can get the vaccine from their general practitioner,
or in a scheme introduced in 2015/16, through local pharmacies, thus widening patient
access. 80% of maternity service providers also offer vaccination to pregnant women.</p><p>As
part of its assurance process NHS England works through its regional teams and clinical
commissioning groups to ensure that practices with lowest uptake are contacted and
action is taken to increase vaccination rates.</p><p> </p>
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