Flu is now circulating in the community, with the number of people infected higher than we usually see at this time of the year. The main virus circulating is a strain of Influenza A, which is associated with more severe illness and higher death rates than other types of flu, particularly in the elderly. Experts nationally are predicting that we are likely to see a worse flu season than we have experienced for many years.
The flu vaccination remains the best protection against influenza and is expected to continue to offer protection this year, particularly against severe clinical disease.