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The NHS is bracing for a challenging winter - (PA)

The NHS is bracing for a challenging winter as health experts warn of a potential “quademic” with rising cases of flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus.

Hospital flu admissions have surged by 350 per cent compared to this time last year, averaging over 1,000 daily. NHS leaders are urging eligible individuals to get their flu jab as soon as possible to ensure protection before the holiday season, highlighting the vaccine as a crucial line of defence.

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