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The UK faces an unusually early flu season dominated by the H3N2 strain. Health officials urge eligible individuals to get vaccinated as cases spike in children and young adults.
Health officials issue urgent warning as H3N2 flu strain drives unusually early outbreak. NHS makes 2.4 million appointments available with pop-up clinics nationwide.
Parents urged to vaccinate children as a new, highly contagious H3N2 flu strain causes an unusually early and severe start to the flu season in the UK.
Experts warn the H3N2 flu strain is surging across the UK, with cases higher than last year. Protect yourself with the flu vaccine and know when to seek medical help.
Health experts issue an urgent warning as a new H3N2 flu subtype drives cases earlier than usual. Eligible groups are urged to get their free flu jab for protection.
A 'concerning' new flu strain, H3N2, is driving an early and significant surge in cases across the UK. Health officials urge eligible individuals to get their free flu jab to prevent serious illness.
Learn the crucial differences between Covid and flu symptoms as the H3N2 influenza strain circulates in Britain. Discover how to tell them apart and when to test.
Health officials issue urgent warning as the H3N2 flu strain, linked to 7,757 deaths last winter, sweeps the UK. Parents urged to get children vaccinated. Learn the symptoms and protection methods.
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