NHS 24-Hour Flu Rule as Hospital Cases Rise 9%
The NHS has issued urgent flu advice as hospitalisations surge. Learn the '24-hour rule' for germs and key steps to protect yourself and others this winter.
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New 'Super Flu' Strain Hits US with Severe Symptoms
A new influenza variant, subclade K, is causing severe week-long fevers and hospitalisations across the US. Experts warn the surge has not peaked. Learn the symptoms and why vaccination remains crucial.
Severe 'Super Flu' Sweeps US, Child Deaths Reported
A severe new 'super flu' strain is sweeping the US, causing critical illness and child fatalities. Hospitalisations surge 54% in a week. Experts urge vaccination as cases hit a 25-year high.
30 US States in Worst Tier for Flu Activity
CDC data reveals a severe flu surge, with 30 states at 'very high' activity. A new H3N2 subclade K variant, mismatched to the vaccine, is dominant. Health officials urge vaccination.
New Flu Variant Fuels Rapid Rise in US Cases
A new flu variant, subclade K, is driving a rapid increase in US cases. Experts urge vaccination as holiday travel is expected to worsen the outbreak. Learn the key facts and risks.
Record US flu surge hits New York amid holiday travel
US flu cases surge to record levels, with New York hardest hit. A new variant and low vaccination rates raise concerns. Health officials urge public to get vaccinated and take precautions.
Australian Flu Cases Quadruple, Urgent Booster Call
Australia faces a severe flu wave with cases four times higher than last year. Health chiefs urge booster shots as a new H3N2 'K variant' spreads. Protect yourself this holiday season.
US Awards $1.6m No-Bid Contract for Hep B Study
The Trump administration awards a controversial $1.6 million contract to Danish scientists for a hepatitis B vaccine study on African newborns, raising major ethical concerns. Read the full investigation.
Anti-Vaccine Group Defends RFK Jr During Major Measles Outbreak
As the US faces its worst measles year in three decades, the anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defence, formerly led by Health Secretary RFK Jr, is circulating misinformation, downplaying the disease's dangers. Public health experts warn this undermine
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.
Early flu surge pressures European healthcare, WHO warns
The WHO reports a severe flu season across Europe, driven by a new strain. Vaccination is urged to lower the risk of serious illness, especially for vulnerable groups.
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.
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.
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.
CDC panel votes to end Hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns
A US CDC panel voted to stop recommending Hepatitis B vaccines for all newborns. President Trump hailed the move and ordered a fast-track review of global vaccine schedules. Read the latest.
CDC Panel Limits Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns
CDC vaccine advisers have voted to restrict the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, a major change to a decades-old policy. Learn what this means for infant health and vaccine access.
US Alters Hepatitis B Vaccine Guidelines for Newborns
A US federal committee has voted to change the long-standing hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for all newborns. The decision has sparked concern among medical groups. Read the full story.
CDC panel rejects RFK Jr's Hepatitis B vaccine claim
A CDC advisory committee has formally dismissed Robert F. Kennedy Jr's claim linking the Hepatitis B vaccine to liver disease, stating there is no supporting evidence. Read the full report.
US vaccine advisors drop universal hepatitis B birth shot
A federal committee has voted to end the recommendation that all US newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine on day one, sparking outcry from public health leaders. Read the full story.
US Ends Universal Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Rule
A US vaccine advisory committee has voted to end the universal birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, recommending it only for babies of infected mothers. Medical groups warn this could lead to more infections.
Key US Panel Votes on Changing Infant Hepatitis B Vaccine
A US vaccine advisory panel, reshaped by RFK Jr, votes on altering the newborn hepatitis B jab recommendation after heated debate. Experts warn of far-reaching health consequences.
A/H3N2 K Flu Variant Behind 90% of UK Cases
The UK's flu season has started weeks early, dominated by the A/H3N2 K variant. Experts explain its impact, vaccine efficacy, and urge prompt vaccination to curb severe illness.
Confusion grips RFK Jr's vaccine panel over Hep B vote
Advisers appointed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed confusion over a key hepatitis B vaccine vote, forcing a delay. Read the full report on the chaotic policymaking.
China's H3N2 flu outbreak overwhelms hospitals
Hospitals across 17 Chinese provinces are overwhelmed by a severe H3N2 influenza outbreak, with children hardest hit. Read the latest on the response and risks.
CDC panel delays hepatitis B vaccine vote for newborns
A key US vaccine advisory committee has postponed a vote on hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns after members expressed confusion. The decision could impact long-standing immunisation policy.
US panel debates ending newborn hepatitis B vaccine mandate
A federal vaccine committee appointed by RFK Jr. is considering rolling back the decades-old recommendation for all newborns to receive a hepatitis B shot at birth. The move could signal a major shift in US public health policy.
Ex-FDA Leaders Denounce Vaccine Safety Memo
A dozen former FDA commissioners have issued a scathing critique of internal claims doubting vaccine safety. Read their full statement and the potential impact on public health policy.
Single HPV shot as effective as two, major study finds
A landmark study finds a single HPV vaccine dose offers 97% protection against cervical cancer-causing infection, potentially transforming global immunisation efforts. Read the latest findings.
US Panel May Drop Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation
A US federal vaccine committee is poised to reconsider the decades-old recommendation for a hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Public health experts warn this could lead to hundreds of preventable infections and deaths in children.
Whooping Cough Nasal Spray Vaccine Hailed as Breakthrough
A new government-funded nasal spray vaccine for whooping cough shows promise in stopping transmission. Could this be a game-changer for public health? Read the full story.
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