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Many potential flu victims have not been vaccinated despite winter approaching, according to new figures.
The number of over 65 year olds who have been vaccinated has fallen since last year, as has the the number of younger "at risk" patients.
As of last week, only 48.9% of over 65s had been given the jab, compared with 54.8% in the same period of 2011.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said: "As winter approaches, we should all be on our guard against health problems."
The Department of Health (DoH) says around 4,700 people die every year in England, after getting flu.
People in at-risk groups - such as pregnant women - are 11 times more likely to die than someone who is not in an at-risk group.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20189597
The number of over 65 year olds who have been vaccinated has fallen since last year, as has the the number of younger "at risk" patients.
As of last week, only 48.9% of over 65s had been given the jab, compared with 54.8% in the same period of 2011.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said: "As winter approaches, we should all be on our guard against health problems."
The Department of Health (DoH) says around 4,700 people die every year in England, after getting flu.
People in at-risk groups - such as pregnant women - are 11 times more likely to die than someone who is not in an at-risk group.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20189597