UK Faces Deadliest Flu in Decades — Experts Urge Immediate Action - video Dailymotion

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A dangerous new flu strain is spreading across the UK — and experts are sounding the alarm. With over 7,700 flu-related deaths already this season, health officials are warning that this could be the worst flu outbreak in decades. A mutated version of the H3N2 virus has arrived early, spreading rapidly and hitting the most vulnerable the hardest. The NHS has launched a &quot;flu jab SOS&quot; with 2.4 million vaccination slots open now. Here's everything you need to know to stay safe this winter. WooGlobe Ref : WGA926361 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A deadly flu mutation is spreading fast, and experts say thousands in the U.K. could die this winter.

00:06The NHS has issued a chilling warning. This could be the worst flu season in decades.

00:11A dangerous flu virus mutated back in June. Now it's spreading a month earlier than usual.

00:16And doctors say it's hitting harder than ever before.

00:19Seven major mutations have turned H3N2 into a serious threat.

00:23Experts call it a shift and drift, a rare viral change,

00:27one that makes this flu season extremely unpredictable.

00:31Australia just had its biggest flu wave on record.

00:34And that usually means the U.K. is next.

00:36Already, flu deaths have doubled compared to last year.

00:39From 3,55 to over 7,700, the NHS is now racing to vaccinate millions.

00:45They're calling it a flu jab SOS, with 2.4 million appointments open right now.

00:51Doctors are urging everyone eligible to get the shot.

00:54Because this flu isn't just a bad cold.

00:56For the vulnerable, it could be deadly.

00:59Stay safe.

01:00Protect your loved ones.

01:01This winter flu season could be the most dangerous in a generation.

UK Faces Deadliest Flu in Decades — Experts Urge Immediate Action

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