Record H3N2 Flu Surge Pushes UK NHS to 'Worst Case Scenario'
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Firstpost11-12-2025, 17:43

Record H3N2 Flu Surge Pushes UK NHS to 'Worst Case Scenario'

  • NHS facing "worst case scenario" due to "super flu" surge, with unprecedented hospital admissions.
  • Flu hospitalizations hit record highs for early winter, with 2,660 daily admissions last week, a 55% increase.
  • A highly contagious H3N2 "super flu" variant is driving the surge, potentially reducing prior immunity effectiveness.
  • Staff shortages, rising norovirus cases, and planned doctor strikes are compounding the NHS crisis.
  • Public urged to get vaccinated and use urgent care services like 111 to ease pressure on A&E.

Why It Matters: A "super flu" is pushing the UK's NHS to its limits, affecting everyone's care.

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