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Tis the season to vaccinate

Boots UK is vaccinating the nation’s Santas against flu to highlight the fact that it’s not too late to get a flu jab.

Earlier this month, 25 Santas visited a Boots pharmacy to receive their flu vaccinations and ensure that they stay flu free throughout the festive season and beyond.

The activity follows new research by Boots that revealed that one in five people think that December is too late to get a winter flu jab.

Deepa Songara, Boots UK flu pharmacist, said: “The lead up to Christmas can be the time of year when the flu virus can spread more easily, making people more susceptible to coming down with the flu. A winter flu vaccination reduces the likelihood of you catching flu in the first place.”

Tim Dawkins, a Santa from London, added: “I spend the whole year preparing for December so the last thing I want is to come down with flu when I need to be sliding down chimneys.”

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