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05/02/2010
Swine Flu Vaccine 'Still Vital'
Swine flu cases remain near their lowest level since the early stages of the disease in the UK, according to a statistical bulletin from the Chief Medical Officer for England, published today.
The bulletin also shows that the swine flu vaccination programme has gathered pace since Christmas, as more people in groups at risk from swine flu including the under fives, are being vaccinated.
The Chief Medical Officer has stressed the importance of being vaccinated to prevent complications, hospital admissions and death in potential future outbreaks of the disease, as swine flu is likely to be the predominant influenza virus during the 2010 flu season.
Patients continue to be hospitalised and admitted to critical care facilities, although these numbers are in decline. A substantial number of deaths from the last few months are still being investigated.
Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer for England said: "I am pleased to see increasing uptake of vaccine amongst the under fives. Deaths in this age group have been deeply distressing.
"When the virus returns I would very much like to see young children already protected."
He added: "Young children who have the jab now will be protected should H1N1 (2009) influenza return in the next flu season. Pregnant women and those in all other at-risk groups should continue to have the vaccine as well."
(PR/GK)
The bulletin also shows that the swine flu vaccination programme has gathered pace since Christmas, as more people in groups at risk from swine flu including the under fives, are being vaccinated.
The Chief Medical Officer has stressed the importance of being vaccinated to prevent complications, hospital admissions and death in potential future outbreaks of the disease, as swine flu is likely to be the predominant influenza virus during the 2010 flu season.
Patients continue to be hospitalised and admitted to critical care facilities, although these numbers are in decline. A substantial number of deaths from the last few months are still being investigated.
Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer for England said: "I am pleased to see increasing uptake of vaccine amongst the under fives. Deaths in this age group have been deeply distressing.
"When the virus returns I would very much like to see young children already protected."
He added: "Young children who have the jab now will be protected should H1N1 (2009) influenza return in the next flu season. Pregnant women and those in all other at-risk groups should continue to have the vaccine as well."
(PR/GK)
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