Flu jab and vaccine: Flu vaccinations everything you need to know as virus surges in UK

There are increasing calls for more people to take up the flu vaccine as the virus spreads across the UK.

Record numbers of cases and hospitalisations are being reported around the country, with hotspots such as Manchester experiencing the biggest surges.

The spread has come earlier than usual, with a new variant being blamed. It is threatening to overwhelm health services, with specific concerns sparked by the looming resident doctors' strike.

Everything you need to know about flu vaccinations

Urgent "Super Flu" Warning: Health leaders are urging eligible people to grab their jabs immediately as a "last chance" before Christmas, following a massive surge in what is being called "super flu" (drive

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