Doctors in Devon encourage patients to get flu vaccination

The influenza virus can cause serious illness and even death. Credit: ITV West Country

Doctors in Devon are reminding patients that it's not too late to get vaccinated against flu.

The virus can cause serious illness and even death.

Free jabs are available to pregnant women and pensioners.

Credit: ITV West Country

As well as expectant mothers and pensioners, people with potentially serious health conditions may also qualify for free vaccinations.

The NHS warned in October that an outbreak of flu was on the way this winter.

You can find more information about flu vaccinations on the NHS website.