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22
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9%
2 of 22 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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It's that time of year again when a journey on the Tube means trying to dodge the coughs and sneezes of the person sitting next to you.
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journey → mean → you
With flu season approaching, Londoners heading into busy offices or squeezing onto packed public transport may be considering getting vaccinated ahead of winter.
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Londoners → approach → winter
Health leaders in London have urged anyone who is eligible to get their flu jab this year to help hospitals cope with the pressure.
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hospitals → urge → pressure
NHS teams faced nearly 433,000 A&E attendances in September, a rise of almost 24,500 on August.
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teams → face → August
But where can you get a flu jab in the capital, and can you get one for free?
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you → get → one
Where can I get a flu jab in London?
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I → get → London
Many high street and independent pharmacies across London offer free NHS flu vaccinations to those who meet the eligibility criteria.
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who → offer → criteria
Major pharmacy chains, including Boots and Day Lewis, offer appointments at participating branches, with some locations also providing walk-in services, subject to availability.
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locations → include → availability
Those eligible for a free NHS flu jab can book through the NHS flu vaccination booking service, the NHS App or by calling 119.
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Those → book → 119
You can also contact your GP surgery to find out whether appointments are available.
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appointments → contact → surgery
Free NHS flu vaccinations are available to certain groups considered to be at greater risk of becoming seriously ill from the virus.
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vaccinations → consider → virus
These include adults aged 65 and over, pregnant women, people with certain long-term health conditions aged between 18 and 64, eligible carers and frontline health and social care workers.
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These → include → 18
How much does a private flu jab cost?
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jab → cost → much
If you are not eligible for a free NHS vaccination, you can still get a flu jab privately at pharmacies and clinics across London.
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you → get → London
Prices typically range from around £20 to £35, depending on the provider and location.
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Prices → range → provider
It's worth checking availability and prices online before visiting, as appointments and walk-in services can vary between branches.
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appointments → check → branches
Dr Chris Streather, Regional Medical Director for the NHS in London, said: "It's easy to think flu is only a problem once winter sets in, but the virus doesn't wait for cold weather, and neither should you.
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you → say → weather
For some children and pregnant women, it can lead to serious illness or a hospital stay.
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it → lead → illness
"Vaccination takes just a few minutes, yet it offers real protection, both for you and for the people around you who may be more vulnerable to serious illness.
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who → take → illness
Getting it done now means you're already protected by the time winter pressures and illness really start to bite.
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pressures → get → time
"If you're pregnant, I'd encourage you to speak to your maternity team, GP or local pharmacy about getting protected.
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I → encourage → team
And if your child is eligible, please take up the offer when it's available, there's no need to wait."
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it → take → offer
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