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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Nicola Davis Science correspondent

NHS must learn lessons of Covid to overcome winter flu, say experts

A sign in the window of a pharmacy in Langley, Berkshire, encouraging people to get their flu vaccine
A sign in the window of a pharmacy in Langley, Berkshire, encouraging people to get their flu vaccine. Photograph: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock

With flu cases rising and resident doctors on strike from Wednesday, the NHS is under considerable pressure. But experts say lessons from the Covid pandemic could help ease the situation.

A trio of UK-based academics say a three-pronged approach of increasing uptake of flu vaccines, boosting support so people can stay home when unwell, and increasing ventilation and air quality would help to protect people from influenza.

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