Flu horror hits Brits with huge outbreak – 11 key symptoms after infections ‘tidal wave’ – The MirrorCases of the H3N2 strain of flu are surging across the UK with hospital admissions already up by 56 per cent on figures last year, with peak winter season for the illness still ahead
Flu cases are surging across the country (Image: Getty Images)What you need to know about the massive flu outbreak and what 11 symptoms to look out forCases of the new H3N2 flu strain have surged with health NHS chiefs warning of a “tidal wave” of infections ahead of Christmas.Hospital admissions for flu are up by about 56 per cent on figures from last year with the peak season for the illness still due to come.Brits eligible for a vaccination have been encouraged to get one in order to prevent more severe symptoms from occurring.The UK Health Security Agency said children are around 70 to 75 per cent less likely to be admitted to hospital if vaccinated and that adults are about 30 to 40 per cent less likely to be admitted.People who are aged 65 and over, live with long-term health conditions, are pregnant, live in a care home, are carers for an old or disabled person or are someone who lives with someone with a weakened immune system can book their flu vaccinations here.Flu symptoms include: A sudden high temperature, an aching body, feeling tired, a dry cough, a sore throat, a headache, difficulty sleeping, a loss of appetite, diarrhoea or tummy pain or/and feeling sick and being sick.Symptoms for children are similar, but they can also get pain in their ear and appear less active.Follow Daily Mirror:
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