Cases of winter flu are "rising rapidly" – with England’s health boss urging those eligible to get vaccinated.
England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty posted on X, saying "Influenza is now rising rapidly. Antiviral flu medicines can now be used in primary care."
Sky News’ Science and technology editor Tom Clarke explains everything you need to know about this year’s outbreak.
Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/cases-of-winter-flu-rising-rapidly-with-school-aged-children-worst-affected-13266639
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