Deadly Aussie flu infects UK: Nine warning signs you should NEVER ignore

A DEADLY virus has left Brits facing the worst flu season in 50 years. Here we reveal the symptoms to look out for.

By Christine Younan /

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SIGNS: Here are the symptoms of the Aussie flu virus

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According to flusurvey.org.uk, Illford, the City of London and the Shetland Islands are the only parts of Britain that have not been plunged with the deadly virus.

Public health expert Professor Robert Dingwall, from Nottingham Trent University, has warned that the strain of flu, called H3N2, will hit Britain hard.

He said: “The reports from Australia suggest the UK might be in for the worst winter flu season for many years.”

“The reports from Australia suggest the UK might be in for the worst winter flu season for many years”

Robert Dingwall

A surge in infections has seen cases of new H3N2 strain skyrocket in recent weeks as the NHS faces a seriously challenging flu season.

The UK is seeing a mix of flu types circulating including influenza B as well as the H3N2 strain.

The H3N2 is actually not a new virus as it was around last year, but it’s important to know the waring signs to look out for.

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    Here are the symptoms of the Aussie flu:

    1. Fever – a temperature of 38C or above

    2. Aches

    3. Tiredness or exhaustion

    4. Dry, chesty cough

    5. Sore throat

    6. Headache

    7. Loss of appetite

    8. Tummy pain or diarrhoea

    9. Nausea and being sick

    If symptoms worsen after 7 days, or if you develop chest pains or difficult breathing, NHS advises to call 999 or to go to A&E.

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    SYMPTOMS: A temperature of 38C or above is a sign of the deadly infection

    See your GP if:

    1. Symptoms don’t improve after seven days

    2. You’re worried about your child’s symptoms

    3. You’re 65 or over

    4. You’re pregnant

    5. You have a long-term medical condition such as diabetes, heart or lung disease

    6. You have a weakened immune system (for example, you take HIV therapy or are on chemotherapy).