The flu outbreak in the northern hemisphere have health experts urging people to get a vaccination to protect themselves against flu viruses .
During December in the UK there has been documented cases of the swine flu looking like to be dominant of the three strains circulating and much of the rest of Europe was also beginning to see increases too warned the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control. The number of people in the UK this winter who have died this week are 27 this after another 10 deaths ,with all types of flu this winter.
Younger people seem to be infected the most with the viruses with the highest cases being in children between five and 14 and children under four then those between 15 and 44 . Older people probably have had some exposure to simulate strains many years ago and can fight off the flu.
The highest cases of the flu have been reported in parts of the US and Canada. In this past week patients going to the doctors with flu like illness has more than doubled to 87.1 per 100,000. By getting plenty of rest and drinking fluids plus pain relief medicine health experts say most people can take care of themselves but are advised to call their doctor if the symptoms become severe
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