NHS London urges flu jabs during doctor strikes
Londoners are urged to get flu vaccines as junior doctors' strikes strain NHS services during record seasonal flu hospitalisations. Attend appointments unless told otherwise.
Londoners are urged to get flu vaccines as junior doctors' strikes strain NHS services during record seasonal flu hospitalisations. Attend appointments unless told otherwise.
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