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Causes Behind England's Winter Flu Surge Explored

share-iconPublished: Monday, January 06 share-iconUpdated: Monday, January 06 comment-icon2 months ago
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Causes Behind England's Winter Flu Surge Explored

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  • Flu hospital admissions in England have seen a significant rise, quadrupling within the last month.
  • The UK Health Security Agency reports an increase in flu cases compared to last year, with hospital admission rates reaching 14.09 per 100,000 by the end of December 2024.
  • Experts suggest that a delayed flu vaccine rollout has contributed to the surge, alongside existing strains from Covid, RSV, and norovirus.
  • Hospitalization rates are particularly high among older populations, with the highest rates for those aged 85 and over.
  • Vaccination uptake varies significantly, especially among younger and at-risk populations, leaving millions unprotected ahead of peak flu season.

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