Can the NHS handle ‘unprecedented’ super flu season?
December 11, 2025
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December 11, 2025
Can the NHS handle ‘unprecedented’ super flu season?
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<p>The NHS is warning of a worst-case scenario over Christmas as an "unprecedented wave of super flu" drives infections across the country. </p><p>An average of 2,660 patients were in hospital a day with flu last week - the highest ever for this time of year and up 55% on the week before. </p><p>There is no peak in sight - so what's caused the predominant H3N2 strain to emerge and can the NHS cope with the extra pressure? </p><p>Niall is joined by NHS GP and health educator Dr Raj Arora and Sky's science correspondent Thomas Moore. </p><p>Producer: Tom Gillespie </p><p>Editor: Mike Bovill </p>
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