Three out of 10 people over 65 not availing of flu vaccine

THREE out of 10 people aged over 65 are not availing of the free flu vaccination, despite warnings by the health authorities that the disease poses a serious health risk.

Research also shows that 59% of the same age group are failing to avail of a recommended vaccination against invasive pneumococcal disease.

The study also reveals that the vast majority of all adults at an increased risk of contracting either disease because of a chronic illness are not being vaccinated.