General · 15 December 2025
Flu hospital cases rise sharply in UK.
Professor Devi Sridhar, Edinburgh University's global public health chair, has previously cautioned against labeling flu outbreaks with alarming terms while acknowledging legitimate NHS pressures. Recent data shows flu hospitalizations have surged 55% in one week, reaching record highs for this time of year. The H3N2 strain is driving most cases, though vaccines remain effective. Six hospitals have declared critical incidents as emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with one in five patients treated in corridors.
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