04/02/2010 11:19
Sir Liam Donaldson, the Government's Chief Medical Officer, said: "Levels of pandemic flu are currently very low, virtually concluding the second wave of the infection in this country.
"Although throughout it has not been a severe illness for most people, children and younger adults have developed serious complications, been admitted to hospital and some have died.
"When the virus returns in the 2010 flu season, those who develop complications or die will be doing so from a vaccine- preventable disease.
"I strongly advise that those eligible for the vaccine who have not yet had it get the jab and protect themselves."
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