Urgent flu warning as cases surge 35% across UK
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.
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Free Flu Jab 2024: Who Qualifies?
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.
Bird Flu Sends Thanksgiving Turkey Prices Soaring
American Thanksgiving celebrations face disruption as the worst bird flu outbreak in history sends turkey prices skyrocketing and creates shortages ahead of the holiday season.
Exercise With Flu? Doctors Reveal Surprising Truth
New medical research challenges conventional wisdom about exercising while ill. Discover when physical activity could help recovery and when it might be dangerous.
12 Groups Eligible for Free NHS Flu Jab
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.
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.
China's New Pandemic Flu Threat in Livestock Sparks Global Fears
Scientists uncover dangerous new flu strain in Chinese livestock with pandemic potential, raising urgent concerns about global public health security and disease monitoring systems.
NHS expands free flu jab eligibility for winter
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.
Mystery illness outbreak investigated across England
Public Health England launches urgent investigation as unexplained vomiting and diarrhoea cases emerge in Birmingham, Bridgwater, and surrounding areas. Health authorities work to identify source.
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.
Bird flu pandemic warning as virus spreads to mammals
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.
Netherlands culls 215,000 chickens in bird flu outbreak
The Netherlands faces a severe avian influenza crisis as authorities order the culling of 215,000 chickens and impose nationwide housing requirements for poultry.
Flu vs COVID: Expert Reveals 5 Key Differences
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.
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.
UK Flu Crisis: 75% Surge in Hospital Cases Sparks Warning
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.
Get Your Flu Jab in October for Best Winter Protection
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.
UK Flu Jabs Roll Out Early Amid Severe Season Warning
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.
Texas Mom Dies From Brain Haemorrhage After Catching Flu
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.
New bird flu outbreak confirmed at Norfolk poultry farm
A new case of bird flu has been detected at a poultry farm in Norfolk, prompting immediate restrictions. DEFRA implements 3km protection zone amid growing concerns for UK poultry industry.
NHS Urges Flu Jabs for Pregnant Women and Children
The NHS intensifies its winter vaccination campaign, strongly advising pregnant women and young children to get protected as flu cases surge across the UK.
NHS Flu Vaccine Shortage Puts Women & Children at Risk
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.
Avian Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Massachusetts and Oregon
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has been detected in poultry flocks across Massachusetts and Oregon, prompting urgent containment measures and nationwide surveillance efforts.
Deadly Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Hits New York
Health officials in New York are battling a severe outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, a deadly form of pneumonia, with multiple cases and one fatality confirmed in the Lower Washington Heights area.
Major H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Australian Poultry Farm
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.
Deadly Flu Complication Strikes Young Adults: UK Warning
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.
Queensland flu outbreak: Children at risk as cases surge
Health officials in Queensland sound the alarm as influenza cases spike among children, urging parents to take preventive measures.
Child dies from flu at Sydney kindergarten
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.
UKHSA warns of avian flu symptoms after human cases
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.
Flu-linked brain complication in kids: What to know
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.
RFK Jr’s Ostrich Bird Flu Claim Raises Alarm
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.
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