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Flu

UK hospitals are facing a 'worst-case scenario' due to a surge in flu cases, with admissions up XX% in a week. Health officials warn of a 'tidal wave' of infections, leading to critical incidents in several hospitals.

About Flu

Flu refers to infectious respiratory illnesses caused by influenza viruses.

Insights

flu sentiment is up XXXXX% from the previous week.
flu engagements is up XXXXX% from the previous week.
flu posts created is up XXXXX% from the previous week.

Engagements: XXXXXXXXXX (24h)

Engagements Line Chart
Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XXXXXXXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXXXXXXX
X Week: XXXXXXXXXX +27%
X Month: XXXXXXXXXXX -XX%
X Months: XXXXXXXXXXXXX -XX%
X Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +55%
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXX on 2024-12-30
1-Year Low: XXXXX on 2025-11-03

Engagements by network (24h): News: XXXXXXX Reddit: XXXXXX TikTok: XXXXXXXXXX X: XXXXXXXXXX YouTube: XXXXXXXXX

Mentions: XXXXX (24h)

Mentions Line Chart
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXX
X Week: XXXXX +6.60%
X Month: XXXXXX +465%
X Months: XXXXXX -XX%
X Year: XXXXXXX +10%
1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2024-12-30
1-Year Low: XX on 2025-11-03

Mentions by network (24h): News: XXX Reddit: XXXXX TikTok: XXXXXX X: XXXXXX YouTube: XXXXXX

Creators: XXXXX (24h)

Creators Line Chart
Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Flu in the last XX hours which is up XXXX% from XXXXX in the previous XX hours Daily Average: XXXXX
X Week: XXXXX +7.90%
X Month: XXXXXX +75%
X Months: XXXXXX -XX%
X Year: XXXXXXX +15%
1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2024-12-30
1-Year Low: XX on 2025-11-03

The most influential creators that mention Flu in the last XX hours

Creator	Rank	Followers	Posts	Engagements
@nataliia.sahm	X	XXXXXXX	X	XXXXXXXXX
@panadolgulf	X	XXXXXX	X	XXXXXXX
@yana_kuzmich	X	XXXXXXX	X	XXXXXXX
@GMB	X	XXXXXXXXX	X	XXXXXXX
@BBCNews	X	XXXXXXXXXXX	XX	XXXXXX
@SkyNews	X	XXXXXXXXXXX	X	XXXXXX
@frida	X	XXXXXX	X	XXXXXX
@JamesMelville	X	XXXXXXX	X	XXXXXX
@COVID19_disease	X	XXXXXX	X	XXXXXX
@1goodtern	XX	XXXXXX	X	XXXXXX

Sentiment: XX%

Sentiment Line Chart
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XX%
Daily Average: XX%
X Week: XX% +3%
X Month: XX% -X%
X Months: XX% +10%
X Year: XX% +12%
1-Year High: XX% on 2025-11-17
1-Year Low: X% on 2025-11-28

Most Supportive Themes:

Flu Season Preparedness: (40%) Discussions around getting flu shots and other preventative measures for the upcoming flu season.
Home Remedies and Symptom Relief: (30%) Sharing of natural remedies and tips for alleviating flu symptoms.
Bird Flu Outbreaks: (20%) News and discussions regarding avian flu affecting animal populations and potential human impact.

Most Critical Themes:

Flu and Heart Health Risks: (5%) Analysis linking common viral infections like flu to increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Vaccine Efficacy and Concerns: (5%) Debates and information regarding the effectiveness and potential side effects of flu vaccines.

Top Flu News

Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours

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"Should people wear a mask in public if they feel unwell with flu Flu The Guardian"
News Link @guardian 2025-12-12T14:10Z 228.6M followers, XX engagements

"Judi Love's son rushed to hospital as she issues warning over new 'super flu' - The Mirror"
News Link @laurenm345 2025-12-12T14:03Z XXX followers, XX engagements

"Experts predict this year's flu season to be worse than usualhere's why"
News Link @YahooNews 2025-12-12T14:00Z 228.6M followers, XXX engagements

"Avian flu and Christmas: The trouble with turkey and five alternatives The Standard"
News Link @standardnews 2025-12-12T13:50Z 228.6M followers, XX engagements

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