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Flu comes early in England, with hospital cases rising


In the week ending 16 October, the hospital admission rate for confirmed cases of flu was nearly one per 100,000 people – more than seen in recent years for mid-October, suggesting the flu season has come early. The rate is still relatively low overall. Cases were highest among young children, followed by adults over 85.



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