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NHS bosses have warned of a “worst-case scenario” as flu cases soar.

In a press release, the health service shared that an average of 2,660 patients were in a hospital bed with flu last week.

That is the “highest ever” for this time of year, and is up a remarkable 55% from the week before.

Meanwhile, norovirus patients in hospital beds rose by 35%.

“The NHS is urging anyone eligible to get their flu vaccination to help prevent them getting seriously ill,” the NHS statement reads.

This includes those over 65, people with long-term health conditions, pregnant people, those in care homes, carers for older or immunocompromised people, frontline health and social care workers, and those who live with a person who has a weakened immune system.

The advice comes eve

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