The United Kingdom is grappling with a record number of flu cases, prompting discussions on preventative measures. Downing Street and health officials suggest wearing face masks and getting vaccinated to curb the spread. The flu vaccine is deemed effective against a new strain, with over one thousand seven hundred patients hospitalized daily, a fifty-six percent increase from last year. Schools have temporarily closed due to high illness rates, and the government advises parents on when to keep children home.

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