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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today warned of a significant rise in flu levels across the country, urging anyone displaying symptoms to stay at home. The latest figures released this afternoon reveal that over 30 per cent of hospital tests for the illness have returned positive results.

The agency's most recent surveillance report, published this afternoon, indicates an 'early start' to the flu season, with a 'sharp increase in activity among children', as well as rises among other age groups within the wider community.

In light of these findings, the UKHSA is advising everyone aged 65 and over, pregnant women, or those with certain long-term health conditions to arrange their flu vaccination appointment as soon as possible. Parents are also being reminded to retu

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