This Morning's resident health expert Dr. Hilary Jones became a reassuring face during the pandemic, and he is once more urging the public to look after themselves.
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The TV doctor has teamed up with NHS Winter Vaccinations to spread the message of how important it is to have our vaccines this year, encompassing both Covid booster vaccines and the flu jab.
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"The past couple of years have been tough for all of us, so I can't wait to celebrate with family and friends, visiting Christmas markets and hosting parties, but we must remember that Covid hasn’t gone away, and flu can also cause serious illness – even for Father Christmas!" Dr. Hilary said.
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"Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself, friends, and family from these viruses so please come forward for your winter vaccines when you’re called or visit the NHS website to find out if you’re eligible."
To drive home the message, Dr. Hilary gave a vaccine to a patient dressed as Santa.
Dr. Hilary shared the importance of winter vaccines
His urgent message was reiterated by Dr. Mary Ramsay, who works for the UK Health Security Agency.
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"We're all looking forward to a Christmas without restrictions, but we must remain vigilant against Covid and flu, which spread more easily in winter when we are more likely to be mixing more indoors and can cause serious illness," she began.
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"Vaccines are the best protection we have against these life-threatening viruses, so I encourage everyone who is eligible to boost their immunity this winter so we can all enjoy the festive season more safely."
Visit nhs.uk/wintervaccinations to book your winter vaccinations.
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