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    Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/heal...-outbreak.html


    Britain hit by severe Spring flu outbreak
    Health officials issue warnings as flu figures reach five-year high
    By Nicola Harley
    10:28AM GMT 25 Mar 2016

    A flu outbreak is sweeping the country as the number of people struck down reaches a five-year high.

    Public Health England (PHE) is warning people to be aware of the risk of flu over the Easter period after the latest figures reveal numbers are continuing to rise, with more than 320 people admitted to hospital in the last two weeks - four times the normal figure.

    It says the under-45s seem to be most at risk. Rates are highest in the 15 to 44 age group, followed closely by children aged five to 14...
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