Sharp rise in flu hospital admissions in England There was a sharp rise in hospital admissions in England for confirmed flu cases in the last week of December, Public Health England figures show.
There were 114 admissions to intensive care with confirmed flu and a further 421 people admitted to general wards - up from 61 and 66 the week before.
Prof Paul Cosford, medical director at PHE, said the rises were "significant" but not unexpected.
And he said it was still not too late to be vaccinated.
Adults aged over 65, pregnant women and those with underlying health conditions are advised to get a free flu jab. BBC News
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There were 114 admissions to intensive care with confirmed flu and a further 421 people admitted to general wards - up from 61 and 66 the week before.
Prof Paul Cosford, medical director at PHE, said the rises were "significant" but not unexpected.
And he said it was still not too late to be vaccinated.
Adults aged over 65, pregnant women and those with underlying health conditions are advised to get a free flu jab. BBC News
See also:
- NHS struggles to cope as flu takes over Britain The Daily Mail
- 'Aussie flu' deaths DOUBLE in a week The Daily Mail
- Hospital admissions for flu triple and 111 phoneline overwhelmed by deepening NHS crisis The Daily Telegraph
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