HC Deb 03 July 2002 vol 388 c450W
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.