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- Health experts warn the UK faces a severe flu season driven by the dominant H3N2 strain, with admissions up 56% from last year.
- The season began earlier than usual, and officials expect cases to peak soon.
- Vulnerable groups, including the elderly and those with chronic conditions, are at higher risk.
- Experts say vaccination remains the most effective protection, despite concerns about reduced efficacy against the new subclade K.
