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An extra two million flu vaccines have been ordered and an emergency "shot-pile" is being set up as health officials prepare for the flu season.
Last year there were reports of local shortages with older jabs being used to fill the shortfall.
The Chief Medical Officer for England, Prof Dame Sally Davies, said the contingency supply would be used to "smooth things out".
Pregnant women and other at risk groups are all recommended to take the jab.
Last year, 14.7 million shots were ordered. For this winter 16.7 million have been ordered and 400,000 will be kept in reserve.
For the second year running there will be no advertising campaign in England to raise awareness, unlike in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Prof Davies questioned the usefulness of adverts, saying people "listen to trusted sources, not government".
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Last year there were reports of local shortages with older jabs being used to fill the shortfall.
The Chief Medical Officer for England, Prof Dame Sally Davies, said the contingency supply would be used to "smooth things out".
Pregnant women and other at risk groups are all recommended to take the jab.
Last year, 14.7 million shots were ordered. For this winter 16.7 million have been ordered and 400,000 will be kept in reserve.
For the second year running there will be no advertising campaign in England to raise awareness, unlike in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Prof Davies questioned the usefulness of adverts, saying people "listen to trusted sources, not government".
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