Misinformation and vaccine fatigue has 'inundated' hospitals with flu patients, says consultant

The social contract, which saw people get the covid-19 vaccine to help protect more vulnerable people, is 'not as strong as it was', according to Professor Patrick Mitchell. File photo

Vaccine hesitancy and misinformation must be addressed before the next flu season, a respiratory consultant has urged, as the number of very sick patients remain high.

The social contract, which saw people get the covid-19 vaccine to help protect more vulnerable people, is “not as strong as it was”, according to Professor Patrick Mitchell.