NHS flu jab warning as new strain threatens UK winter
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.
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.
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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.
Health officials issue urgent warning as mpox infections rise dramatically across the UK, with London becoming the epicentre of the new outbreak linked to European and US transmission patterns.
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 research reveals how school environments are accelerating flu transmission across Britain, with children acting as key vectors spreading viruses to vulnerable populations.
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.
Groundbreaking NHS policy change removes barriers to HIV prevention medication, making PrEP accessible through sexual health clinics across England without charge.
Exclusive investigation reveals how coronavirus jumped from bats to pigs before spreading globally, with disturbing evidence of human interference in nature's delicate balance.
Health officials issue urgent warning as flu cases spike dramatically across the UK, with hospitals under mounting pressure and vulnerable groups at particular risk.
An NHS doctor reveals the truth about cold weather and illness, explaining what really makes us sick during winter months and how to properly protect yourself.
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.
Leading scientists sound the alarm as H5N1 bird flu jumps to mammals worldwide, raising fears of potential human transmission. Exclusive analysis reveals the growing threat.
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.
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Darryll Rowe, a 'calculated and callous' predator, has been sentenced to 14 years for deliberately infecting a man with HIV in Brighton. Read the shocking details of this landmark prosecution.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is exploring a significant modernisation of the UK driving test, including the potential for automatic-only licences to ease the transition to electric vehicles.
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.