Swine flu innoculation programme for Bucks

Feb 2 2010 By Greg Burns

A SWINE flu vaccination programme for children has been rolled out in the county.

Thousands of frontline workers and people in risk groups have received the vaccine with all children between six months and five years of age being offered the jab.

Dr Karthik Paranthaman, Bucks PCT acting public health consultant, said: "It is important for parents to get young children vaccinated, even if they are healthy, to protect against future waves of the virus."

GPs will be contacting parents over the next few weeks inviting them to have their children vaccinated.

Keep up to date with the news. Sign up for News Alerts

Have your say on the latest news and sport in our Forums

Site Tools