Stockport’s GPs, nurses and midwives are the best in country for immunising people against flu – and that’s official!

 

Figures from Public Health England show that 97,134 Stockport residents were vaccinated against flu, the highest total ever.

 

In all but one category, NHS staff in the borough vaccinated a higher percentage of people than anywhere else in the country and increased uptake in all categories compared to last year.

And even in the category were Stockport came second – immunising all 3 year olds – it was pipped to the post by just 0.3%.

 

More than 7 out of 10 of Stockport’s expectant mums got their free flu jab and in the 65 and over group, that figure was even higher with just over 8 out of every 10 being vaccinated.

 

In the group of people aged 6 months to 65 years old who have a health condition that puts them at risk of developing serious complications if they caught flu, over 62% were vaccinated.

 

When it comes to vaccinating children aged 2, 3, GP practices achieved outstanding uptake with over 64% of all 2 year olds and 65.9% of all 3 year olds getting vaccinated.

 

School years reception through to year 4 within Stockport also had the highest uptake in the country

The uptake amongst children has particularly pleased health chiefs in Stockport as GPs specifically targeted them this year because youngsters tend to be super spreaders of flu.

 

In every other category as well the uptake rate in Stockport was significantly above the target set by the Department of Health.

 

Cllr Tom McGee, Cabinet Member for Health, said:

 

“I’d like to thank all our doctors, nurses and midwives for all their endeavours, particularly in reaching a high number of pregnant mums. I also welcome the response from Stockport residents and their efforts to make sure they take up the flu jab and hope they continue to do so for many years to come.”