Doctors promise 'flu vaccine is on its way'

The British Medical Association and the Royal College of GPs have both issued statements seeking to reassure patients that there will be sufficient flu vaccines for all those who need to be immunised this winter. Fluad offers far better protection for over 65's . However, because it takes time for the supplier to generate sufficient quantity of this new vaccine, deliveries are taking place in three phases in September, October and November. The chair of the BMA’s GP committee, Dr Richard Vautrey, said more will be available within the coming weeks and that patients should book an appointment with their GP practice once new stocks arrive.