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Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us

December 18, 2025

The UK is observing signs that the flu outbreak has peaked, with community spread stabilizing and hospitalizations slowing down. Currently, there are over 3,000 patients hospitalized in England, significantly lower than earlier predictions of 5,000 to 8,000 cases. This flu season has been marked by an earlier start compared to the last three years.

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Key Highlights

Community spread of flu in the UK appears to have stabilized.
Hospital cases have slowed, with over 3,000 patients currently hospitalized.
Predictions of 5,000 to 8,000 hospital cases have not materialized.
The 2025 flu season started spreading a few weeks earlier than usual.
The NHS remains on high alert but is observing a decline in cases.

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Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us

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Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us

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