Flu bug back with a vengeance


Seasonal sickness: Patients waiting to see the doctor at a clinic in Wangsa Maju. – AZMAN GHANI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The flu season is back with many people falling ill, an unfortunate situation with the current haze and erratic weather in addition.

Some even need medical care, such as seven-year-old Vegas Chan, who had to be hospitalised after contracting Influenza A, B and also pneumonia.

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