This weekly bulletin brings together the latest surveillance data, along with the latest public health advice for flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus ( RSV ) and other viruses.

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With just 3 weeks until Christmas, the UK Health Security Agency is urging all eligible groups to ensure they help protect themselves against flu and RSV as cases sharply increase. The latest data shows that cases of flu and RSV have risen significantly in the past week and we are now seeing more flu cases among adults. Flu hospitalisations have increased by 63% in the past week and with increased mixing and socialising over the next few weeks, this is expected to exacerbate these increases further.

The flu vaccine offers the best protection against severe illness and hospitalisation. However,

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