NHS pop-up flu jabs at fire stations and bowling alleys
The NHS launches innovative pop-up vaccination clinics across unusual venues including sports halls and bowling alleys to combat winter flu epidemic, with school-age children being key focus.
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Urgent flu warning as cases surge 35% across UK
Health officials issue urgent warning as flu cases spike 35% in a week. Experts urge vulnerable groups to get vaccinated immediately to avoid winter crisis.
Free Flu Jab 2024: Who Qualifies?
Millions of Brits can get free flu vaccines this autumn. Discover if you're eligible for NHS protection against seasonal influenza and where to get your jab.
Exercise With Flu? Doctors Reveal Surprising Truth
New medical research challenges conventional wisdom about exercising while ill. Discover when physical activity could help recovery and when it might be dangerous.
St Andrews freshers' foam frenzy for Raisin Monday tradition
St Andrews University's centuries-old Raisin Monday tradition saw first-year students engage in an epic shaving foam fight, turning the historic streets into a bubbly battleground of academic initiation.
12 Groups Eligible for Free NHS Flu Jab
Discover if you qualify for a complimentary NHS flu vaccine this season. Our comprehensive guide outlines all 12 eligible groups and explains why vaccination matters more than ever.
UK Flu Crisis: Health Chiefs Sound Alarm Over Surge
Health officials issue urgent warning as flu cases spike dramatically across the UK, with hospitals under mounting pressure and vulnerable groups at particular risk.
China's New Pandemic Flu Threat in Livestock Sparks Global Fears
Scientists uncover dangerous new flu strain in Chinese livestock with pandemic potential, raising urgent concerns about global public health security and disease monitoring systems.
NHS expands free flu jab eligibility for winter
The NHS has significantly expanded its free flu vaccination programme for winter 2024/25, now including people with learning disabilities, carers, and household contacts of vulnerable individuals. Discover if you qualify for protection.
First flu death of season confirmed in UK
Public Health England confirms first influenza-related death amid rising cases, prompting urgent warnings for vulnerable groups to get vaccinated ahead of winter peak.
University kink societies target freshers in campus culture shock
UK universities are facing controversy as students encounter BDSM and fetish societies during freshers' week, raising concerns among parents about appropriate campus activities.
Graduate, 23, dies from meningitis days after symptoms
A promising university graduate died from meningitis just days after falling ill, with her family initially believing she had freshers' flu. The 23-year-old's sudden deterioration serves as a tragic warning about the deadly disease.
Student's freshers flu was deadly sepsis
A university fresher's week illness turned into a life-threatening sepsis battle after doctors initially dismissed his symptoms as freshers' flu. Read the shocking story of survival.
Flu vs COVID: Expert Reveals 5 Key Differences
A leading health expert explains how to distinguish between flu and COVID-19 symptoms as cases rise across the UK. Learn the key differences in duration, symptom onset, and tell-tale signs.
COVID or Flu? Your Essential Winter Symptom Checker
Struggling to tell COVID-19 from seasonal flu? Our comprehensive symptom checker reveals the key differences and when to seek medical help.
UK Flu Crisis: 75% Surge in Hospital Cases Sparks Warning
New NHS data reveals a dramatic 75% increase in flu hospitalisations across England, with experts warning the outbreak is accelerating faster than anticipated. Health officials urge vulnerable groups to get vaccinated immediately.
UK Government Accused of Withholding Vital Seabird Data
Exclusive: Conservation groups demand transparency as Defra faces allegations of sitting on crucial seabird population data, raising fears of a deepening ecological crisis in England's coastal regions.
Gran loses fingers and toes after flu-like bug turns septic
A grandmother's life was turned upside down after a suspected case of sepsis, initially mistaken for flu, led to the amputation of all her fingers and toes. This harrowing story highlights the critical importance of recognising sepsis symptoms early.
Teen cancer survivor dies from sepsis after flu symptoms
In a heartbreaking turn of events, 18-year-old Amaan Iqbal Ali, who had recently beaten cancer, died from sepsis after initially showing what appeared to be flu symptoms. His family is now raising awareness about the dangers of sepsis.
Bonnie Blue Ramsay in Freshers' Week Nightclub Brawl
Exclusive details emerge of a violent altercation involving Gordon Ramsay's daughter, Bonnie Blue, at a Westminster nightclub during Freshers' Week, leaving a fellow student injured.
Student's 'Freshers Flu' Was Deadly Sepsis
A university fresher's common cold symptoms masked a deadly sepsis infection. Read her harrowing survival story and learn the vital signs that saved her life.
Student's flu led to sepsis and quadruple amputation
A chilling warning for students and parents as a routine Freshers' flu escalates into life-threatening sepsis, leading to a quadruple amputation for one young man. Learn the critical signs doctors missed.
Get Your Flu Jab in October for Best Winter Protection
Health experts issue a crucial reminder to book your free NHS flu vaccination, highlighting October as the optimal window for building immunity ahead of the winter virus season.
UK Flu Jabs Roll Out Early Amid Severe Season Warning
Pharmacies across the UK are administering flu vaccines earlier than usual. Health officials urge the public to get protected amid warnings of a potentially severe flu season and ongoing COVID-19 pressures.
Texas Mom Dies From Brain Haemorrhage After Catching Flu
A healthy Texas mother-of-three, Witten Daniel, tragically died from a brain haemorrhage after a common flu virus aggravated a previously undetected brain condition known as a cavernoma. Her family shares their heartbreaking story to raise awareness.
NHS Staff Flu Vaccination Rates Plummet in England
Exclusive NHS data reveals a sharp decline in frontline healthcare workers receiving the flu jab in England, raising serious concerns over patient safety and winter preparedness.
Macron Declares 'War' on France's Winter Hospital Crisis
President Emmanuel Macron mobilises the nation's healthcare system for 'war' against a 'tripledemic' of Covid-19, flu, and bronchiolitis overwhelming French hospitals this winter.
NHS: 'It's never too early' for winter vaccines
The NHS is urging millions of eligible Brits to book their winter vaccinations now, as new figures reveal a stark postcode lottery in vaccine uptake ahead of the colder months.
Brits offered £4k to catch flu for Netflix reality show
UK volunteers are being recruited for a controversial Netflix reality show where they will be infected with flu in a secure facility for three weeks, receiving £4,000 and free meals. The project, run by a private company, has sparked a major ethical debat
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