BBC Breakfast reports on high rates of under 5s being hospitalised with flu

30 November 2022

A news report by BBC Breakfast today (30 November 2022) highlighted latest data from the UK Health Security Agency showing low uptake of the flu vaccine among 2 and 3 year olds and high rates of under 5s being hospitalised with flu.

The report featured Anjali and Ben Wildblood from Bristol, parents of a 2-year-old boy, Rafa who was recently hospitalised with flu. Anjali and Ben wanted to share their story to encourage other parents of 2 to 3 year olds to ensure their child receives the flu vaccine.

Watch the full report by BBC Breakfast:

https://youtu.be/XX0luNb9v4s

 

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