Have you had your flu jab yet?

THE NHS is calling for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have not yet had their flu jab to make an appointment.

COPD covers a number of respiratory conditions including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Director of public health Dr Tony Hill said: “People should not underestimate the dangers of flu. It is a highly infectious illness and people with long term conditions such as COPD can become seriously ill and may require hospital treatment if they catch flu.”