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Flu cases are rising earlier than usual this year: here’s how to protect yourself
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Flu cases are rising earlier than usual this year: here’s how to protect yourself

Flu season has started early this year.

  • Flu activity is starting earlier than usual. UKHSA describe an “unusually early start” to the flu season.

  • Lab-confirmed flu is creeping up. The percentage of flu tests that are positive has risen from 10.9% to 11.9% in one week in national laboratory surveillance.

It’s possible we can all protect ourselves from flu - learn how!

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