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Hospitals Facing Unprecedented Flu Season

The number of flu patients in hospital has hit a record high in England for this time of year with NHS leaders warning the country is facing an unprecedented flu season.

NHS figures show there were an average of 1,700 patients in hospital with flu last week – that is more than 50% higher than the same time last year – and early indications from this week are that hospitalisations have continued climbing sharply since.

It comes as the flu season hit a month earlier than normal this year, with experts warning there appears to be a more severe strain of the virus circulating.

Vaccination remains the most effective way to protect against flu, please contact the surgery to book your flu vaccination appointment. To check eligibility for a free flu vaccination please visit Flu vaccine – NHS