
NHS Urges Earlier Flu Protection as Winter Prep Starts Ahead of Schedule
NHS starts flu vaccinations earlier than usual, urging children and pregnant women to get protected before winter.
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NHS starts flu vaccinations earlier than usual, urging children and pregnant women to get protected before winter.

NHS begins early flu vaccination rollout for children and pregnant women as winter preparations start sooner than ever.

The NHS has launched its earliest winter flu programme yet, starting vaccinations for children and pregnant women on 1 September 2026.

NHS launches early flu vaccinations for children and pregnant women as winter preparation begins across England.

NHS launches early flu vaccinations for children and pregnant women as officials warn flu may strike earlier this winter.

The NHS has launched its early flu jab rollout for children and pregnant women as winter preparations begin sooner than ever.

UK childhood vaccination rates are falling in babies, with age-five coverage stabilising, raising public health concerns.

NHS begins its early 2026 flu jab rollout for children and pregnant women, starting winter preparations earlier than ever.

The NHS has started its 2026 flu jab rollout early, prioritising children and pregnant women ahead of winter.

NHS launches flu jabs for children and pregnant women from 1 September as winter vaccination rollout begins early.