H3N2 flu cases surge 56% as NHS warns of 'tidal wave'
Health bosses warn the UK faces its worst flu season in decades as the H3N2 strain drives a 56% surge in hospital admissions. Experts urge vaccination and mask-wearing to curb the outbreak.
Health bosses warn the UK faces its worst flu season in decades as the H3N2 strain drives a 56% surge in hospital admissions. Experts urge vaccination and mask-wearing to curb the outbreak.
UK health bosses warn of severe H3N2 flu outbreak. Hospital admissions soar 56%. Experts urge vaccination and masks. Learn symptoms and prevention advice.
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Flu patients in England's hospitals are at a record level for December, 56% higher than last year. NHS warns of an 'unprecedented wave' as the season peaks. Get your flu jab now.
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Flu patients in English hospitals are at a record level for December, 56% higher than 2024. The NHS warns of an 'unprecedented wave' as the season peaks. Get your flu jab now.
Flu patients in English hospitals are at a record high for December, with numbers 56% above last year. Health chiefs warn of an 'unprecedented wave' as the NHS faces strikes. Get your flu jab now.
Official NHS data reveals a 56% surge in flu patients in England's hospitals compared to last year, with 1,717 daily cases. Experts warn the 'unusually early' season is yet to peak, adding strain to the health service.
Flu hospitalisations in England are over 50% higher than last year, with the season starting early and yet to peak. Experts warn of severe NHS strain this winter.
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Health bosses warn the UK faces its most severe flu outbreak in decades as the H3N2 strain surges. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself with the flu vaccine.
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