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Flu is circulating at its highest level for three years, amid concerns the vaccine may be less effective.
Official figures show 74 outbreaks have been reported in England in the past week, with most in care homes.
Meanwhile, doctors at Southampton General Hospital have warned the virus has mutated to avoid the immunity provided by the flu jab.
Public Health England said the jab would still offer "some protection" and was the best option available.
There has not been a major flu season in the UK since the winter of 2010-11.
Cases remain below the level seen then, but are already higher than the peak from the past three flu seasons.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30731680
Official figures show 74 outbreaks have been reported in England in the past week, with most in care homes.
Meanwhile, doctors at Southampton General Hospital have warned the virus has mutated to avoid the immunity provided by the flu jab.
Public Health England said the jab would still offer "some protection" and was the best option available.
There has not been a major flu season in the UK since the winter of 2010-11.
Cases remain below the level seen then, but are already higher than the peak from the past three flu seasons.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30731680