去年,联合王国的流感死亡人数猛增至7 757人;专家们警告说,冬季很严,并敦促紧急接种疫苗。
UK flu deaths surged to 7,757 last year; experts warn of a severe winter season and urge urgent vaccination.
专家警告说,在英国流感死亡人数急剧上升之后,今年冬季有数千人可能死于流感,去年增加了一倍以上,达到7 757人,儿童死亡率从34人增加到53人。
Experts warn thousands could die from flu this winter, following a sharp rise in UK flu deaths—more than doubling to 7,757 last year, with child fatalities increasing from 34 to 53.
联合王国正在迎来一个严重流感季节,早期和广泛出现病例,澳大利亚破纪录的季节是一个警兆。
The UK is bracing for a severe flu season, with early and widespread cases, a record-breaking season in Australia serving as a warning.
全国保健服务领导人说,冬季将是最艰难的冬季之一,预计12月至3月医院将满负荷运转,而工作人员罢工使情况更加恶化。
NHS leaders say winter will be one of the toughest yet, with hospitals expected to operate at full capacity from December to March, worsened by staff strikes.
下周为65岁及以上者、孕妇、有基本卫生条件者、前线工人和儿童提供240多万个疫苗预约。
Over 2.4 million vaccine appointments are available next week for those aged 65 and over, pregnant women, people with underlying health conditions, frontline workers, and children.
官员敦促立即接种疫苗,因为保护工作需要两周时间进行,并强调流感对弱势群体可能致命。
Officials urge immediate vaccination, as protection takes up to two weeks to develop, and stress that flu can be deadly for vulnerable groups.