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.
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.
The NHS intensifies its winter vaccination campaign, strongly advising pregnant women and young children to get protected as flu cases surge across the UK.
Exclusive: The NHS faces a critical shortage of the enhanced flu vaccine, prioritising vulnerable groups and leaving millions of women and children with limited protection this winter. Health officials issue stark warning.
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has been detected in poultry flocks across Massachusetts and Oregon, prompting urgent containment measures and nationwide surveillance efforts.
A romantic seaside moment turned into a fight for survival as a couple posing for a selfie on a Portuguese beach were violently swept away by a monstrous wave. Watch the heart-stopping footage.
Australia confirms its first major outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu. As UK authorities ramp up biosecurity, we examine the global implications and the urgent measures being taken to protect farms and wildlife.
Medical experts warn of a surge in life-threatening sepsis cases following influenza infection. Healthy young adults are particularly vulnerable to this rapid-onset complication.
Health leaders issue urgent warning as latest Covid wave fuels a sharp rise in hospitalisations, with new variants and waning immunity creating a perfect storm for the NHS this summer.
Health officials in Queensland sound the alarm as influenza cases spike among children, urging parents to take preventive measures.
A heartbreaking incident in Sydney's Northern Beaches has left a community in mourning after a young child succumbed to flu complications at a local kindergarten. Health authorities urge vigilance as flu season peaks.
A four-year-old girl tragically lost her life after being caught in the powerful waves of a wave pool at Waterworld. The incident has left her family devastated and raised serious safety concerns.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning after five cases of avian flu were detected in humans. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
A rare but severe brain condition, acute necrotising encephalopathy (ANE), has been linked to flu in children. Experts warn parents to be vigilant about symptoms.
A family outing turned tragic when a 12-year-old girl drowned in a wave pool at Hersheypark, Pennsylvania. Authorities are investigating as her grieving parents demand answers.
A shocking rise in crime across the UK exposes deep flaws in policing and justice. Experts reveal what's broken and how to restore safety.
A heartbreaking incident at Hersheypark's wave pool claims the life of a young Bhutanese girl, sparking safety concerns and an ongoing investigation.
Dramatic video captures brazen moped riders jumping red lights and narrowly avoiding a pedestrian in broad daylight, sparking outrage in South London.
New figures reveal a staggering rise in thefts across the UK, with one incident reported every minute. Critics blame Labour's policies for the surge in crime.
The National Women's Soccer League has launched an investigation into San Diego Wave FC over alleged violations. Here's the latest on the unfolding scandal.
A bizarre 'wave glider' device was discovered off the coast of Queensland, baffling locals and igniting speculation about its origins—from military tech to alien encounters.
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A fearless shop owner in the UK is taking matters into his own hands, fighting back against relentless thieves while authorities turn a blind eye. His story is a shocking indictment of Britain's crime crisis.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced backlash after claiming an ostrich at a Canadian farm tested positive for avian flu, raising fears about the spread of the virus.
A relentless heat wave sweeps across the US, breaking records and prompting urgent safety alerts from the National Weather Service. Learn how to stay safe.