Flu cases higher than usual in England during September, experts say
UK Health Security Agency notes above-average activity and urges at-risk groups to get vaccinated Flu is striking earlier than usual in England, experts…
The Guardian reports: UK Health Security Agency notes above-average activity and urges at-risk groups to get vaccinated Flu is striking earlier than usual in England, experts have said, insisting that vaccination is the best way to blunt its impact.
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