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Figures release this week by the NHS warn the UK is heading into a “worst case scenario” December as cases of “superflu” accelerate at speed. Newly released figures show flu hospitalisations have jumped 55% in just one week, with an average of 2,660 patients in hospital per day - the highest level recorded for this time of year. Health leaders say numbers have continued to climb sharply since the reporting period, with no sign of a peak.

On top of the rapid rise in flu, hospitals are also seeing a 35% increase in norovirus patients, prompting warnings that winter viruses are beginning to engulf NHS services. The surge adds further pressure to hospitals already struggling with seasonal demand.

Alongside taking proactive measures to avoid flu, there are also

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