ALMOST 750,000 flu and Covid jabs have been administered to residents in South Yorkshire this autumn - as the NHS ramps up its efforts to avoid a ‘tripledemic’ this winter.

The vaccines have been given to eligible people in the region since the autumn Covid and flu vaccines campaign started in September.

Eligible South Yorkshire residents who are yet to have their vaccines are encouraged to book soon to protect themselves in preparation for winter.

Dr David Crichton, chief medical officer at NHS South Yorkshire, said: “I would encourage anyone eligible to book their appointment as soon as possible.

“Vaccines are our best defence for those most at risk as the weather gets colder and more people gather indoors and they can be life saving for people more vulnerable to getting a severe illness from respiratory viruses like Covid and flu.

“It is important to have your jabs even if you have been vaccinated for Covid and flu before due to viruses changing and the protection from the vaccine fading over time.

“I have had both my booster jabs and so have my elderly parents.”