Every Brit should be given a flu jab to prevent a second wave of coronavirus crippling the NHS, ministers have reportedly advised.
Government scientists are said to be debating the issue amid fears the cold weather could trigger a resurgence of the deadly bug along with the seasonal flu.
It could cause hospitals to become overwhelmed. Advisors have begun pushing ministers to look into vaccinating all Brits following a Sage meeting last month, The Sun understands.
Free flu jabs are currently only available to fewer than half of people in England. During the winter it may become more difficult to manage both Covid-19 and the flu.