UK and Ireland health leaders urge public to reserve emergency services for life-threatening cases amid flu surge.
Healthcare leaders across the UK and Ireland are urging the public to use emergency services only for life-threatening conditions due to severe strain on the health system from a surge in flu and winter illnesses. Ambulance and A&E units are overwhelmed, with hundreds waiting for care. Officials recommend using community pharmacies or GPs for minor issues. In Ireland, a record 1,700 calls were made in a single day, with 750 flu patients hospitalized.
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