PEOPLE over 65 are being invited to a free pre-winter health check, which includes a flu vaccination.
Sedgefield Primary Care Trust has organised an event at Spennymoor Leisure Centre for all over-65s who are registered with doctors in the town.
As well as offering blood pressure tests and flu jabs, staff will be on hand with advice on healthy living, foot care and how to prevent falls.
The event is on Friday, October 8, from 10am to 4pm, with free refreshments and a raffle, and the trust's Patient Advice and Liaison Service will be available, as well as organisations such as the police, the Carers' Association, Help the Aged, Age Concern, Fire Safety, Passport to Health and Neighbourhood Watch.
Organiser Carol Bean said: "As we get older, people who catch flu can often experience more severe problems from the illness. Having the flu jab every year is the best way to reduce your chances of catching the flu."
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