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Flu comes early in England, with hospital cases rising
Published 3 hours ago
By Michelle Roberts
Digital health editor
Cases of flu have climbed quickly in the past week in England, suggesting the season has begun earlier than normal, say officials.
People may have little immunity to flu after a break from the disease during Covid pandemic restrictions.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says hospital and ICU admissions for the respiratory disease are rising the fastest in children under five.
Hospital rates are going up among the elderly too.
It's not clear how big a wave the UK might be in for - levels are still relatively low overall.
But health experts are urging anyone who is eligible for a flu shot to get one....
Flu comes early in England, with hospital cases rising
Published 3 hours ago
By Michelle Roberts
Digital health editor
Cases of flu have climbed quickly in the past week in England, suggesting the season has begun earlier than normal, say officials.
People may have little immunity to flu after a break from the disease during Covid pandemic restrictions.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says hospital and ICU admissions for the respiratory disease are rising the fastest in children under five.
Hospital rates are going up among the elderly too.
It's not clear how big a wave the UK might be in for - levels are still relatively low overall.
But health experts are urging anyone who is eligible for a flu shot to get one....