UK Flu Crisis: Health Chiefs Sound Alarm Over Surge
Health officials issue urgent warning as flu cases spike dramatically across the UK, with hospitals under mounting pressure and vulnerable groups at particular risk.
Health officials issue urgent warning as flu cases spike dramatically across the UK, with hospitals under mounting pressure and vulnerable groups at particular risk.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Slimming injections, once restricted to clinical settings, are now accessible in UK pharmacies, revolutionising obesity management with easier access and professional oversight.
Move over fat jabs! Nicole Kidman's latest wellness secret involves an unusual pill that's making waves in the health world. Discover how this innovative approach could revolutionise weight loss.
New research suggests that weight loss injections like Ozempic may significantly reduce asthma symptoms in obese individuals, offering a dual health benefit.
New research indicates that weight loss injections such as Ozempic and Wegovy may revolutionise obesity management, offering hope for millions struggling with weight-related health issues.
A mother reveals her heartbreak after discovering her 11-year-old daughter was prescribed weight-loss injections, sparking a debate on childhood obesity treatments.
Patients using Mounjaro for weight loss reveal the unexpected side effects and struggles they face, from nausea to emotional hurdles.
Experts warn that two widely used weight loss injections may face restrictions in the UK due to safety concerns. Here’s the latest on the potential ban and alternatives.
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.
New research reveals that weight loss injections like Mounjaro and Wegovy offer significant health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and diabetes, beyond just aiding weight reduction.
Breakthrough research suggests that popular weight loss injections like Wegovy and Ozempic may significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, offering hope for millions.
New research indicates that GLP-1 weight loss injections, like Ozempic, may reduce the risk of dementia and stroke, offering potential dual benefits for patients.