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2 weeks ago

New flu virus mutation could see 'worst season in a decade'

A mutated H3N2 strain emerged in summer, evades some immunity, started an unusually early season, and may cause a severe flu wave, prompting urgent vaccination.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Parents urged to vaccinate children over half-term as flu cases rise

Getty Images Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated against flu over half-term as the NHS warned of rising cases of the disease. There is an early flu season, health officials say, and the latest data for England showed cases and hospitalisations were increasing. NHS England said many school children will have already received the vaccine at school but there are still options for those who have not, including pop-up clinics.
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