AGE UK North, South and West Dorset (NSWD) is urging older people to get their flu jabs.
The charity is calling on older people to get their flu jabs in order to protect themselves and prevent hospital admissions this winter.
Flu caused more than 1,700 admissions to hospital in people aged 65 and over in 2018-19.
Chief executive officer of Age UK NSWD, Dave Thorp, said: "This year has been exceptionally hard for older people. We know the combination of cold weather, shorter days and seasonal flu means winter is already a tough time for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
"The best way to protect yourself and others is to get the flu vaccine. Antibiotics and other medication won't help to prevent you from getting flu."
For more information on the flu vaccine, visit www.ageuk.org.uk
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