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Health chiefs are urging individuals in England to get vaccinated to forestall the danger of a “bounce back” by the virus within the New Year.

Hospital admissions for flu in England are falling for the primary time this winter after the virus hit early and swept by means of London.

Health chiefs welcomed the drop within the variety of hospital sufferers with flu, however are asking individuals to be vigilant.

Dr Jamie Lopez-Bernal, UKHSA guide epidemiologist, stated the nationwide figures had been “encouraging” however he confused that the virus is “still very much with us,” with different winter bugs additionally circulating.

“Everyone, especially those most vulnerable to these winter bugs, needs to take care to protect themselves or help not to spread these viruses to others,” he stated.

“Flu is always unpredictable, is still circulating and could bounce back even further in the New Year as we have seen in past years.

“So if you have any cold or flu-like symptoms, you should try to minimise contact with others.

“This is particularly important over Christmas as families come together to celebrate.”

He added: “Flu is always unpredictable, is still circulating and could bounce back even further in the New Year as we have seen in past years.”

This message shall be vital for these attending firework exhibits with massive crowds this New Year.

Flu had a weekly imply positivity price of 17.2% in contrast with 21.1% within the earlier week. Overall, flu hospitalisations had been lowering at 7.85 per 100,000 in contrast with 9.98 per 100,000 within the earlier week.

The NHS stated: “Flu will often get better on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill. It’s important to get the flu vaccine if you’re eligible.”

The well being physique continued: “What to do if you have flu. If you have flu, there are some things you can do to help get better more quickly.”

The suggestions come as flu continues to flow into at “medium levels” within the UK. Latest knowledge from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed that within the week of December 15 to 21, flu exercise decreased throughout all indicators, “but is still circulating at medium levels”.