Health officials have raised concerns as fewer than one in three people under 65 with long-term health conditions have received the flu vaccine this year. This low uptake puts millions of vulnerable patients at heightened risk during an early increase in flu cases.
"Fewer than one in three under-65s with a long-term health condition have been vaccinated against flu so far this year - leaving millions of patients at increased risk amid an early surge in flu cases," health officials stated.
The UK Health Security Agency urges those eligible to get vaccinated promptly to reduce the impact of the flu wave.
Author's summary: Early flu cases highlight the critical need for higher vaccination among at-risk under-65s to prevent severe illness and strain on healthcare.