UK H3N2 flu cases surge, NHS warns of severe winter
Health bosses warn the UK faces its most severe flu outbreak in decades as the H3N2 strain surges. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself with the flu vaccine.
Health bosses warn the UK faces its most severe flu outbreak in decades as the H3N2 strain surges. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself with the flu vaccine.
The NHS issues an urgent flu vaccine SOS as the mutated H3N2 strain surges. With 7,500 UK deaths last winter, get your free jab now to protect yourself and the vulnerable.
After months of legal battles and protests, Canadian authorities culled 314 ostriches on a British Columbia farm following avian flu outbreak. Read the full story of this extraordinary standoff.
UK health officials warn of a severe flu season driven by a mutated H3N2 virus. Early surge and lower vaccine uptake pose major risks. Public urged to get vaccinated to protect against hospitalisation.
A historic 1932 draft of Harry Beck's revolutionary London Underground map, featuring handwritten notes, is set to be auctioned by Christie's for an estimated £100,000. Discover the story behind this iconic design.
Lloyds Pharmacy issues urgent warning about dangerous interactions between common cold medications and flu treatments. Experts reveal which combinations could put your health at risk.
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
Health officials issue urgent warning as flu-related deaths rise, with London hospitals reporting significant pressure and parents urged to vaccinate vulnerable children.
Health officials issue urgent warning as new flu strain detected ahead of winter 2025. NHS prepares for potential surge with expanded vaccination programme targeting vulnerable groups.
Exclusive analysis reveals Britain is hurtling toward its most devastating flu season in history, with the NHS vaccination programme in turmoil and experts warning of thousands of preventable deaths.
NHS experts reveal three crucial flu symptoms that demand immediate medical attention. Learn to spot the danger signs and protect your health this winter season.
As Brits prepare for festive gatherings, health officials issue urgent guidance on protecting against the H5N1 bird flu strain through proper poultry handling and cooking safety measures.
Discover who qualifies for a free NHS flu vaccination this winter, including expanded eligibility criteria and where to get protected against seasonal influenza.
Health officials sound alarm as flu season strikes early, with hospital admissions soaring and experts warning of a challenging winter ahead for the NHS. Discover the symptoms to watch and protection strategies.
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.
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.
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.
New medical research challenges conventional wisdom about exercising while ill. Discover when physical activity could help recovery and when it might be dangerous.
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.
Health officials issue urgent warning as flu cases spike dramatically across the UK, with hospitals under mounting pressure and vulnerable groups at particular risk.
Scientists uncover dangerous new flu strain in Chinese livestock with pandemic potential, raising urgent concerns about global public health security and disease monitoring systems.
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.
Public Health England confirms first influenza-related death amid rising cases, prompting urgent warnings for vulnerable groups to get vaccinated ahead of winter peak.
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.
Struggling to tell COVID-19 from seasonal flu? Our comprehensive symptom checker reveals the key differences and when to seek medical help.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A remarkable 17th-century map of Bristol, discovered in a London auction, reveals astonishing details of the city's historic landscape, including a rare depiction of the iconic Bristol Bridge buildings before their demolition.