DA Western Cape welcomes continued efforts to protect residents during the influenza season [SOUND]

# The DA in the Western Cape has welcomed the provincial Department of Health and Wellness’ continued efforts to protect residents during the 2026 influenza season. The department has made 105-thousand influenza vaccine doses available across the province as part of its annual influenza vaccination programme for this season. The DA’s Memory Booysen says vaccination is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalisation and complications associated with influenza: