Low Vaccine Uptake Raises Concerns Over NHS Winter Strain

Experts warn of a 'quad-demic' as flu, Covid-19, norovirus, and RSV cases surge, with vaccination rates notably lower than previous years.

Covid-19 booster uptake in England is down 14% compared to the same period last year, with only 9.3 million receiving the jab so far this autumn.
Flu cases have quadrupled compared to last year, with hospitalisations more than doubling in the past week, according to UKHSA data.
Children are experiencing a sharp rise in flu infections, which experts warn could lead to increased cases in adults in the coming weeks.
Vaccination rates for flu and Covid-19 are particularly low among under-65s with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and those in clinical risk groups.
Health leaders urge eligible individuals to get vaccinated as NHS services face mounting pressure from rising respiratory infections during the holiday season.