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Number of flu deaths in Scotland reach new high as levels of vaccines drop

Number of flu deaths in Scotland reach new high as levels of vaccines drop

Scotland is set to reach the highest number of flu deaths since 1979 after data released showed a record level of people had died from it in the 14 weeks of 2025.

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