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A black woman gets a flu vaccine from a nurse.
Get winter ready: Flu jab bookings now open for eligible people

We're urging eligible people in the region to book their flu jab now as the health service starts winter preparations earlier than ever. The national booking system is now open so eligible adults in ...

A graphic of a pair of flip-flops with one faded out and the text above it reading 'MenB vaccine. It takes two.'
Students urged to get second MenB jab before university starts

As thousands of young people begin to plan for life at university the NHS is encouraging them to make sure they are protected from Meningitis B. The infection can cause serious, life-threatening ...

A nurse preparing a vaccination in a van with the door open.
Parents urged to check children's vaccinations

Parents and carers across Essex are being urged to check whether their children are up to date with their vaccinations ahead of the new school year, as the NHS launches a series of summer catch-up cli...