Steps to boost flu jab take up

ANTI-FLU vaccines will be made available in pharmacies from October 10, with health officials keen to boost the take up of the preventative measures.

Last year less than two-thirds of people who were eligible to receive free vaccines took up the opportunity, a figure the authorities want to see increase.

The jabs will be available for free to those over 65 years old, and for people who suffer certain other illnesses, such as diabetes.

The administration of the vaccination can be undertaken by your doctor as well as in in the pharmacy, the l'Assurance Maladie website has detailed information, la grippe, c'est mieux quand on l'évite.

If you are not eligible for the free treatment, you can still choose to be vaccinated but there is a small charge and it is something you need to discuss with your doctor.