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UK Faces Severe Flu Season, Urges Vaccination Now

11/8/2025

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NHS Urges Vaccination

The United Kingdom faces a potentially severe flu season, with last winter’s flu deaths reaching 7,757.
Hospital admissions rose by 60% in a week due to flu.
The National Health Service (NHS) issued a "flu jab SOS" urging vaccination.
Only 28.9% of people with long-term health conditions have received the jab.
Vaccination is crucial to protect vulnerable populations and ease pressure on the NHS during winter.

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Dr. Shah Advocates Vaccination

Flu vaccination is essential to protect vulnerable people, according to Dr. Bhavini Shah, because healthy individuals can spread the virus.
Pregnant women, people with BMI over 40, and those with chronic conditions are at higher risk and should get the flu jab.
The NHS warns that an early flu wave could prolong strain on healthcare services this winter.
Vaccination efforts help reduce community transmission and support the health system.

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NHS Urges Vaccination

The United Kingdom faces a potentially severe flu season, with last winter’s flu deaths reaching 7,757.
Hospital admissions rose by 60% in a week due to flu.
The National Health Service (NHS) issued a "flu jab SOS" urging vaccination.
Only 28.9% of people with long-term health conditions have received the jab.
Vaccination is crucial to protect vulnerable populations and ease pressure on the NHS during winter.

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