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NHS Under Pressure: Flu Spike and Doctor Strikes

12/16/2025

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  • The NHS faces pressure as flu cases rise and resident doctors strike.
  • Experts advocate a three-pronged approach: higher flu vaccine uptake, better support for the sick, and improved ventilation.
  • Without these measures, illness and hospital overcrowding will persist.
  • Prof. Stephen Reicher calls for long-term strategies and communal responsibility during the festive season, urging partnership rather than mere instruction.