A man with flu symptoms

Thousands of people are falling ill with flu as a new strain sweeps across the UK, with the NHS under pressure, well over 2,000 people a day in hospital and health bosses saying there is no sign the 'tidal wave' of illness has peaked.

Experts say there is a particular danger for the 1.5million to 2.5million people currently using weight-loss jabs in the UK. Jason Murphy, Head of Pharmacy and weight loss expert at Chemist4U , said: “With thousands already estimated to have the flu and more people than ever on weight loss injections in the UK, many may be facing flu season while on their medication for the first time.

“While some common side effects of weight loss injections, like headache, fatigue and nausea resemble flu symptoms, these are usually temporary

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