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There was a slight rise in cases of flu over Christmas, however, the real number may be higher as many doctor's surgeries closed on bank holidays.
Health Protection Agency data showed 33 per 100,000 people in England visited their GP about flu last week. Up from 27 per 100,000 the week before.
Also, a higher proportion of calls to NHS Direct were about flu.
Flu symptoms include a sudden fever, a cough with a sore throat, and aching muscles and joints.
Prof John Watson, from the HPA, said: "Over the Christmas period we have seen a slight rise in flu activity across several of our indicators in line with the trend we expect to see at this time of year.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20898936
Health Protection Agency data showed 33 per 100,000 people in England visited their GP about flu last week. Up from 27 per 100,000 the week before.
Also, a higher proportion of calls to NHS Direct were about flu.
Flu symptoms include a sudden fever, a cough with a sore throat, and aching muscles and joints.
Prof John Watson, from the HPA, said: "Over the Christmas period we have seen a slight rise in flu activity across several of our indicators in line with the trend we expect to see at this time of year.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20898936