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Written question asked by Paul Marsden (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 26 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 July 2002. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 July 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many free influenza injections have been given to pensioners in each quarter since the scheme was launched; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures.
Answer

Mr. Paul Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many free influenza injections have been given to pensioners in each quarter since the scheme was launched; and if he will make a statement. [65583] Jacqui Smith: Flu immunisations are carried out between October and December each year. In 2000-01 4,965,370 aged 65 and over received their free influenza immunisation and 5,113,036 received their immunisation in 2001-02.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
65583; 388 c452W;388 c450W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Pensioners Vaccination Take-up Influenza
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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