Brace for worst flu in years

UK cases are expected to mirror those in Oz with worrying surge

- BY MARTIN BAGOT Health Editor

BRITAIN is heading for its worst flu season in years.

Cases of the virus in Australia are set to top last winter's huge tally and rates there are usually reflected here a few months later.

People over 65, carers and pregnant women are being urged to get NHS jabs as soon as possible. Bookings opened on Wednesday.

Dr Ranbir Bahra, of biotech company CSL Seqirus, said: "Last year was one of the most severe flu seasons in recent UK history.