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Two groups have been warned not to get the flu jab from the NHS this winter. Anyone feeling poorly with a high temperature is being advised against, alongside those who have experienced allergic reactions to previous flu vaccines or to vaccine components.

The guidance explains: "Most people who are eligible for the flu vaccine can have it. You only cannot have the vaccine if you've had a serious allergic reaction to a previous dose of the vaccine or an ingredient in the vaccine.

"Some of the flu vaccines used in the UK contain egg protein. Tell the person vaccinating you if you have an egg allergy."

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Dr Amanda Doyle, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services at NHS England, said: “It

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