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Back to profileEngland could face early flu season amid ‘ominous’ signs of NHS pressure
Straight on the back of a summer of heatwaves, the flu season has kicked off. This week’s drop in temperatures, combined with figures showing higher than usual hospital admissions for flu, are an early warning for people to get themselves and their loved ones vaccinated.
NHS under ‘relentless pressure’ as figures show impact of summer heatwaves
August was the world’s joint hottest month on record, and the health impact is clear to see in hospitals across the country.