By John Smith • Published: 19 Nov 2019 • 15:00
Residents at Puebla Lucía protected against flu Credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola
ALERT to the possible harm that flu can do to the elderly in particular, the Fuengirola Council has a policy of ensuring that those in its care are vaccinated accordingly.
145 residents of the Puebla Lucía home for the elderly were visited by health workers from the Costa del Sol Hospital and were given their vaccinations.
In addition and where considered necessary, some residents were also given an injection to stave off the risk of pneumonia.
Flu can affect anyone and the council is recommending that all of those over 65 should take precautions.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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