A PROMINENT Welsh folk singer and politician is reminding people aged 65 and over that it not too late to have their free NHS flu vaccine.

Older people in Wales are being urged to get their flu vaccine now, before flu begins to circulate.

This year there is a flu vaccine for those aged 65 and over that offers better protection. Vaccine deliveries have been staggered across the UK, which has meant some people have been asked to wait for their flu vaccine this year. However, all flu vaccines for older people have now been delivered.

This means that anyone who has been asked to wait and return later for the most appropriate flu vaccine should now get back in touch with their GP or community pharmacy and make sure they get their vaccine.

Dafydd Iwan, former Plaid Cymru president and Gwynedd county councillor, who turned 75 earlier this year, is urging other people like him to make an appointment now all supplies of the vaccine are available.

“I think it’s great that there are different vaccines available this year that are better suited for older people like myself and while I understand the delivery of vaccine supplies have been staggered across the UK, I think it’s better to have a vaccine that is tailored for my specific needs,” said the Yma O Hyd singer.

“Although I’ve just reached my 75th birthday I still lead a very busy and active life and the last thing I want is to be out of action with flu.”