Why you get sick at Christmas and how to prevent it
Experts explain the 'leisure sickness' phenomenon as flu cases surge. Discover science-backed steps to protect your immune system and safeguard your festive break.
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NHS GP's Urgent Flu Warning: 'Stop Brushing Off Symptoms'
NHS GP Dr Raj Arora urges the public to stay home if unwell as an 'unprecedented flu wave' hits the UK. Learn the symptoms and guidance to protect yourself and the NHS.
7 Best Ingredients to Combat 'Super Flu' in UK
A top dietitian reveals the 7 most effective ingredients to combat cold and flu symptoms as 'super flu' hospitalisations hit record highs in England. Learn the evidence-backed remedies.
NHS services running as doctor strike nears end
NHS England assures services remain operational this weekend as resident doctors' five-day strike concludes. Public urged to use A&E, 999, or 111 appropriately amid record flu hospitalisations.
Wes Streeting Pledges New Year Talks with Junior Doctors
Health Secretary Wes Streeting commits to post-strike talks with junior doctors in January as NHS faces dual pressure of industrial action and record flu levels. Read the latest.
NHS faces 'unprecedented' super flu wave: 9 key facts
New NHS data reveals a sharp 18% rise in 'super flu' hospitalisations, with nearly 1,000 more cases. Discover the latest stats and what it means for the health service.
UK Super Flu Surge Shows Signs of Slowing Before Christmas
New NHS data suggests the UK's severe flu outbreak may be stabilising, with public health measures and vaccinations potentially easing pressure on hospitals just in time for the festive season.
CDC Urges Flu Vaccines After Record Child Deaths
US health officials issue urgent call for flu vaccination as a concerning new virus variant circulates. Last season saw a record 288 paediatric deaths, with many preventable.
Child ICU Cases Rise Amid Record Winter Flu Admissions
NHS data reveals a record number of flu patients in hospitals for this time of year, with child intensive care admissions rising. Health officials warn the NHS is 'nowhere near out of the woods yet'.
Flu hospital admissions hit record high, NHS on high alert
Flu patients in NHS hospitals in England surged by 18% last week, reaching an all-time high for this time of year. Health chiefs warn the service is 'nowhere near out of the woods' as industrial action continues.
Record 'Super Flu' Hospital Cases as H3N2 Strain Spreads
NHS faces a 'tidal wave' of flu as mutated H3N2 strain drives record hospitalisations. See the latest data and map for your area. Get your flu jab now.
Record flu hospitalisations hit NHS amid junior doctors' strike
Flu hospital admissions in England hit a record high, with over 3,100 beds filled daily. The NHS faces a 'perfect storm' as a five-day junior doctors' strike compounds winter pressures. Read the latest.
NHS has no proven treatments for severe flu, experts warn
Leading scientists reveal the NHS has no proven drugs for severe influenza as a new H3N2 strain sweeps England. A major trial is now underway to find effective treatments.
Should healthy young people get a flu jab before Christmas?
As a 'superflu' wave strains the NHS, a GP explains why young, healthy adults should consider a flu vaccine to protect vulnerable relatives this Christmas. Key facts and deadlines.
5-Day Doctor Strike Begins as NHS Faces 'Superflu'
Junior doctors in England walk out for five days, rejecting the government's pay offer. The strike coincides with severe flu pressures, described as the worst since Covid. Get the latest on NHS disruption.
Doctors' strike begins, NHS warns of Christmas crisis
Thousands of junior doctors in England have begun a five-day walkout over pay, forcing the NHS to cancel tens of thousands of appointments. Health chiefs warn of a 'worst case scenario' as flu cases surge. Read the latest.
12-year-old in coma after flu dismissed as 'school bug'
Jessica Williamson, 12, ended up in an induced coma with sepsis after her flu symptoms were dismissed. Her mother urges flu vaccinations and second medical opinions.
H3N2 flu symptoms surge in UK: Key signs to spot
A pharmacist reveals the key symptoms of the spreading H3N2 flu strain in the UK and how to protect yourself. Learn the signs and essential prevention tips.
NHS 'Super Flu' Crisis: Doctor Warns as Cases Soar
ITV's Dr Nighat Arif warns of a 'more virulent' H3N2 'super flu' straining the NHS, with 2,660 daily hospital cases. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
H3N2 'Super Flu' Symptoms Named as Cases Surge
A new H3N2 flu strain is surging across the UK, with hospitals under pressure. A pharmacist reveals the early symptoms to watch for and when to seek help.
US 'Super Flu' Cases Skyrocket Weeks Ahead of Schedule
A dangerous new flu strain, H3N2 subclade K, is driving a sharp early surge across the US, prompting school closures and renewed mask mandates. Health officials urge vaccinations.
Doctors' Christmas Strike Divides Public Amid Flu Crisis
Public opinion splits over junior doctors' five-day pre-Christmas strike as flu admissions hit record highs. Read the debate on pay, timing, and NHS underfunding.
NHS mask advice for severe flu season explained
As the UK faces a severe flu season, NHS leaders advise symptomatic people to wear masks. We examine the evidence on mask effectiveness against the H3N2 strain.
NHS doctors strike as 'super flu' overwhelms hospitals
A resident doctor explains why NHS medics are walking out despite a severe winter flu crisis, detailing burnout, pay disputes, and a battle for public support. Read her powerful first-hand account.
NHS advice to get seen quicker this winter
The NHS faces a severe winter surge. Health chiefs advise using 111 online, pharmacies, and 999 appropriately to get faster care and relieve strained A&E departments.
Flu hospitalisations soar: How to tell it from a cold
Flu cases are surging across the UK, with hospitalisations up 55% in a week. A GP explains the key differences between flu and a cold, symptoms, treatment, and how to get the flu vaccine.
Junior Doctors Strike During NHS Flu Emergency
Junior doctors in England launch a five-day strike as the NHS battles a record flu outbreak. Health leaders warn of 'inevitable harm' to patients. Read the latest on the pay dispute.
Doctors' Strike to Proceed as Flu Cases Surge
Resident doctors will strike for five days before Christmas after rejecting a government offer. Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls the timing 'irresponsible' as flu hospitalisations soar. Read the full details.
H3N2 flu cases surge 56% as NHS warns of 'tidal wave'
Health bosses warn the UK faces its worst flu season in decades as the H3N2 strain drives a 56% surge in hospital admissions. Experts urge vaccination and mask-wearing to curb the outbreak.
Girl's post-flu leg pain reveals rare childhood myositis
A nine-year-old's severe leg pain after flu turned out to be acute childhood myositis. Her mother urges UK parents to listen to their children and trust their instincts.
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