Whooping cough on the rise in Hackney – with parents urged to get their children vaccinated
The bacterial infection can require hospitalisation in acute cases
Vaccine
Hackney residents urged to book Covid booster before programme ends on Sunday
Over-50s and people who are immunosuppressed or pregnant can get a jab this week
Polio boosters to be offered to under-10s after virus is picked up in eight London boroughs – including Hackney
Health experts confirm polio has spread within the community, but stressed that risk to wider population is still low
‘There’s a good reason for this’: Two local nurses on vaccine hesitancy and efforts to make the jab a ‘positive experience’
Gemma Evans and colleague Gemma Davies say there is a wealth of experience and support on offer to people who are nervous
Dr Sandra Husbands: Your vaccine questions answered by local public health expert
Town Hall director moves to underline effectiveness and safety of Covid-19 vaccines in response to local data showing some are ‘reluctant or doubtful’