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Are flu cases abnormally higher this year?
Sunderland Echo
|November 24, 2025
Flu has been circulating at levels typically not seen until nearer to Christmas, with a new strain driving the “unusually early start” to the season.
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The flu virus circulates during the colder months
Health officials have issued a renewed appeal for anyone eligible for a flu jab to get vaccinated as soon as possible, warning that cases are likely to rise further as the festive period approaches.
This story is from the November 24, 2025 edition of Sunderland Echo.
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