A dominant global flu strain, H3N2, has already been detected in Britain
Health bosses have issued warnings that the UK could suffer from a"twindemic" of both flu and Covid this winter season.
The major warning, issued by the UK Health Security Agency, warns that low natural immunity against the flu and a surge in Covid, could lead to the death of tens of thousands of people. The agency is now calling on all people who are eligible to make sure they get double-jabbed against both illnesses, reportsA dominant global flu strain, the dangerous H3N2, has already been detected in Britain and experts are predicting that a deadly flu surge could be driven by cases in children.
"If you are elderly or vulnerable, you are at greater risk, so getting the flu jab is a sensible, potentially life-saving thing to do." There are fears that this flu season could be as big as 2017/18, where UKHSA reported 40,000 hospital admissions and around 20,000 deaths. Steve Russell, England vaccinations director, said:"This winter could be the first time we see the effects of the so called ‘twindemic’ with both Covid and flu in full circulation.Flu jabs can be booked via GPs while Covid autumn boosters can be arranged via the National Booking Service online.
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