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Flu Hospitalizations Surge Fourfold, Health Officials Warn

1/6/2025

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Flu hospitalizations in England have skyrocketed to over 5,000, a staggering fourfold increase since November. With severe symptoms affecting vulnerable groups, health officials are sounding the alarm as norovirus and RSV cases also climb. They urge everyone to get vaccinated and remain vigilant against respiratory illnesses, as hospitals brace for a challenging winter surge.

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Flu hospitalizations in England have skyrocketed to over 5,000, a staggering fourfold increase since November. With severe symptoms affecting vulnerable groups, health officials are sounding the alarm as norovirus and RSV cases also climb. They urge everyone to get vaccinated and remain vigilant against respiratory illnesses, as hospitals brace for a challenging winter surge.