COVID or Flu? Your Essential Winter Symptom Checker
Struggling to tell COVID-19 from seasonal flu? Our comprehensive symptom checker reveals the key differences and when to seek medical help.
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.
The UK government has quietly reintroduced pandemic measures as COVID-19 hospital admissions spike across England, placing renewed pressure on the NHS during winter months.
A groundbreaking AI tool is helping the NHS predict and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, potentially saving millions and easing pressure on overstretched services.
The NHS is deploying a groundbreaking AI-powered app that analyses patient symptoms, drastically reducing unnecessary hospital visits and easing pressure on overwhelmed waiting lists across the UK.
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.
President Emmanuel Macron mobilises the nation's healthcare system for 'war' against a 'tripledemic' of Covid-19, flu, and bronchiolitis overwhelming French hospitals this winter.
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.
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.
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney was plunged into lockdown following a serious security threat, prompting a massive armed police response. The incident has raised serious questions about safety protocols in NSW healthcare facilities.
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.
A critical £312 million NHS hospital transformation in Shropshire faces collapse after government housing targets were dramatically reduced, threatening a decade of planning and leaving health services in crisis.
Health officials in Queensland sound the alarm as influenza cases spike among children, urging parents to take preventive measures.
As grading returns to pre-Covid levels, students across England face a pivotal Results Day. Experts warn of potential dips in top grades, while universities adjust offers. Here’s the full breakdown.
Former US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order challenging the use of racial and demographic data in college admissions, sparking debate over diversity policies in higher education.
Former US President Donald Trump has issued a sweeping executive order targeting university admissions policies, sparking fierce debate over fairness and diversity in higher education.
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.
Leading universities are being pressured to accept students who narrowly missed their A-level grades, as UCAS data reveals a surge in appeals and clearing placements.
Parents of summer-born children face tough decisions as updated school admission guidelines raise questions about delayed entry and long-term impacts.
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.
Thousands are hospitalised each year due to toxic garden plants. Experts reveal the hidden dangers lurking in your backyard and how to stay safe.
New research shows Scottish students are more likely to secure university places than their English counterparts, with Edinburgh University leading the trend.
Olivia Jade, daughter of Lori Loughlin, enjoys a Parisian getaway while her mother faces legal repercussions from the college admissions scandal.
Olivia Jade Giannulli, daughter of Lori Loughlin, shares details of her fresh start in a stunning European city following the infamous college admissions scandal.
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.