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UK Braces for Severe Flu Season Amid H3N2 Surge

11/16/2025

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UK hospitals are preparing for a severe flu season driven by a mutated H3N2 virus spreading rapidly among younger people.
National Health Service (NHS) managers are boosting vaccination efforts and strengthening emergency care to handle expected admissions.
The UK Health Security Agency reports rising flu cases, especially in children, and warns of immune evasion.
Vaccination remains crucial, though vaccines may be less effective against this variant.

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Story summary

UK hospitals are preparing for a severe flu season driven by a mutated H3N2 virus spreading rapidly among younger people.
National Health Service (NHS) managers are boosting vaccination efforts and strengthening emergency care to handle expected admissions.
The UK Health Security Agency reports rising flu cases, especially in children, and warns of immune evasion.
Vaccination remains crucial, though vaccines may be less effective against this variant.