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NHS Flu Jab SOS: Urgent Call as Strain Mutates

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.

314 Ostriches Executed in Canadian Bird Flu Cull

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 Hospitals Brace for Worst Flu Surge in a Decade

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.

UK's Worst Flu Season: NHS Vaccine Crisis Deepens

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.

3 NHS Flu Warning Signs You Must Not Ignore

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.

Bird Flu Food Safety Warning for Thanksgiving

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.

Mother's sepsis nightmare leads to organ failure

A UK woman shares her harrowing sepsis ordeal that led to multiple organ failure after doctors initially missed the deadly signs. Her story serves as a crucial warning about recognising sepsis symptoms.

Early Flu Surge Hits NHS: Winter Crisis Looms

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.

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.

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.

Mum wakes from flu coma to find she's given birth

A mother's ordinary flu turned into a life-threatening ordeal when she was placed in a medically-induced coma for two weeks, waking to discover she'd delivered her baby while unconscious.

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.

NHS mandates 60-minute sepsis screening in hospitals

The NHS has issued an urgent directive requiring all hospitals to screen for life-threatening sepsis within one hour of admission. This critical move follows rising infection rates and aims to prevent thousands of preventable deaths annually.

Sepsis Warning: Common Pains That Could Kill

Medical experts reveal the hidden dangers of misdiagnosed UTIs and kidney stones as sepsis cases rise across the UK. Learn to spot the critical symptoms before it's too late.

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.

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.

Teen loses legs after flu turns to sepsis

A healthy teenager's ordinary flu symptoms spiralled into life-threatening sepsis, forcing doctors to amputate both legs in a medical nightmare that highlights crucial warning signs.

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