The precautions people have been taking such a wearing masks, social distancing and washing hands will have also reduced the likelihood of catching flu.

But I can't think how it can make sense to think of the two competing. Catching Covid doesn't doesn't stop you catching fu, or the other way about.Even at the same time. Though any boost to the immune system generated by one could possibly give you some protection from the other, and that would apply with vaccinations against either.

But flu hasn't been taking time off and regrouping. I don't think there is any reason to expect next witer¡s to be particularly But of course it always could be. Get your flu vaccine in October!!