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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ian Jones

Flu-associated deaths in England highest for five years

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More than 14,500 flu-associated deaths are estimated to have occurred in England during the 2022/23 season, the highest number since 2017/18, figures show.

A further 5,500 deaths are likely to be linked to extreme cold weather – the highest level for a decade.

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