Tag: flu jab

Asda launches Asda Rewards cash incentive for customers getting their Flu Jab

Stuart Mitchell

With winter season fast approaching, Asda has launched its annual flu jab service, giving customers the opportunity to book in their jabs at their nearest Asda Pharmacy, and receive a cash reward for doing so through Asda Rewards. Customers who book a private flu jab at one of 254 Asda Pharmacies before the 23rd October will be credited £1 into their cash pot within the Asda Rewards app. The rewards offer must be redeemed in-store by the 23rd October. Asda’s private flu jab is already the most affordable on the…

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Tesco launches campaign, supported by leading charities, to boost uptake of flu jab and help save lives

Stuart Mitchell

Tesco Pharmacy, British Heart Foundation, Diabetes UK and Cancer Research UK, through their “Helping you to live healthier” Partnership, have joined forces to encourage more people to protect themselves and their families, and continue to do their bit for the NHS, by getting the flu jab. For people with pre-existing conditions such as diabetes or heart disease, the flu can be deadly. The flu jab was associated with a 50% reduction in mortality during flu season for people living with type 2 diabetes, according to research carried out over a…

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Tesco launches campaign, supported by leading charities, to boost uptake of ‘most vital flu jab ever ’ as too many vulnerable people avoid jab

Stuart Mitchell

Tesco Pharmacy, Cancer Research UK, British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK have joined forces to urge people at risk to get the flu jab, with a focus on vulnerable groups that too often do not do so[i].  Those vulnerable groups more at risk from flu are also more at risk of suffering ovid-19 complications.[ii] Therefore, getting the flu jab is important for these groups, and will also reduce the pressure felt by health services.  However, while jab uptake rates are high for those over 65, an at risk group, they…

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