There are practical steps you should be taking

As hospital admissions for flu surge across England, with daily hospital bed occupancy up more than 50% compared to last year and climbing towards a worst‑case scenario for winter systems, experts are urging the 18 million people living with obesity to understand how weight affects flu risk and recovery.

NHS data shows that record numbers of people were in hospital beds with flu last week, with the total still rising and pressures mounting across A&E and critical care. A recent study from ZAVA showed that over a quarter (27.6%) of UK adults are living with obesity, and rates vary across regions, with some areas reaching nearly 40%, underscoring how common excess weight is across the country.

Super flu hits harder for people with obesit

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