‘Double whammy’ of flu and strikes a risk to patients, Streeting says Hospitals could struggle with rising numbers of flu patients and forthcoming strikes by resident doctors in England next week, says Health Secretary. Source
Flu in five charts – how this year’s winter outbreak is different NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week. Source
Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience. Source