School flu vaccinations could prevent 2.3m GP visits a year by baby boomers

GP consultations for flu-like symptoms among patients aged 50 to 70 are 80% lower in areas where all primary and secondary school pupils are vaccinated, data from pilot areas suggests.

by David Millett

Sign in to continue

Sign In

Trouble signing in?

Reset password: Click here

Need help? Email us

Register

FREE

  • Limited free articles a month 
  • Free email bulletins

Register Now Register Now

Take a 30-day trial

  • Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days
  • Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days

Sign Up Sign Up