Simon Kirby, Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven MP attended Westminster Flu Day, a flu vaccine clinic held in the House of Commons earlier this week, to encourage constituents to get this season’s flu vaccine in line with Government recommendations.
Parliamentarians who would not be eligible for a free seasonal flu vaccine on the NHS made a £10 donation to the Carers Trust. £10 is equivalent to the average cost of a private vaccination.
Around 55% of people with a serious medical condition, 30% of people over the age of 65, 65% of preschool children, 50% of healthcare workers and 60% of pregnant women did not have a flu vaccine last year in England, despite the fact that the consequences of not having a flu vaccine for these groups of people can be serious.
Simon said, “I was pleased to take part in the Westminster Flu Day to highlight the importance of flu vaccination. I would urge everyone in Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven who is entitled to a free flu vaccine to go and visit their GP or pharmacist.”
Westminster Flu Day is an established event in the Parliamentary calendar. It is sponsored by the ABPI Vaccine Group in partnership with the Royal College of Nursing and Carers Trust and with the support of the Department of Health and Public Health England.