Swine flu vaccine included in normal flu jabs

Swine flu vaccine included in normal flu jabs

People with diabetes are treated as a priority for seasonal flu jabs.

This year the swine flu vaccine, H1N1, is mixed with the normal seasonal flu jab. Last year you had a choice about whether or not to have the swine flu vaccination. This year if you want to be protected against normal flu, you will not have a choice – you will also receive the swine flu vaccine.

The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority, which monitors vaccines, has given the H1N1 jab the all-clear after fears in Europe over the outbreaks of narcolepsy.