Hospitals facing unprecedented flu season, say NHS bosses

Posted on:

Hospitals facing unprecedented flu season, say NHS bosses

The number of flu patients in hospital has hit a record high in England for this time of year with NHS leaders warning the country is facing an unprecedented flu season.

NHS figures show there were an average of 1,700 patients in hospital with flu last week – that is more than 50% higher than the same time last year – and early indications from this week are that hospitalisations have continued climbing sharply since.

It comes as the flu season hit a month earlier than normal this year, with experts warning there appears to be a more severe strain of the virus circulating.

If you haven’t had chance to get your Winter Flu Vaccine, just visit danebridge.org.uk to make a booking, or pop into Danebridge or Kingsmead when you are next passing to get your vaccine, it’ll only take a few minutes!


To find out if you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine and how to book

nhs.uk/fluvaccine

To read more about this year’s flu season, visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74xqn2zg1eo