Louise Haigh MP for Sheffield Heeley has thanked Covid volunteer vaccinators and NHS staff who have given the flu vaccine, as figures show that Sheffield is a front-runner in administering both vaccinations.

Out of the Core Cities in England – of the population in Sheffield, more than 80% have had their first vaccine, 74% have had their second and 57% have had their booster jab.

The figures are equally as high for those who have had their flu vaccination, with more than 85% of people over 65 having received a vaccination.

Our NHS staff have worked so hard over the last two years to keep us all safe from the Covid pandemic, but we must not forget the thousands of volunteers who have also given their time to ensure that we can all receive our Covid vaccinations.

It’s great to see that people across Sheffield have stepped up to keep each other safe, by having, not just the Covid vaccination but also the flu vaccination.

Although many things have returned to some form of normality, we mustn’t forget that we need to learn to live well with Covid. I’m encouraging anyone, who hasn’t yet had their Covid vaccination, to do so. This not only protects you, but also helps protects others.