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.
Groundbreaking UK research raises urgent questions about the safety of paracetamol during pregnancy, linking its use to increased risks of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr faces fierce backlash from medical experts after calling for the COVID-19 vaccine to be withdrawn, contradicting overwhelming scientific consensus on its safety and efficacy.
Exclusive: The NHS begins administering a new combined vaccine for babies while US authorities suspend a similar jab over alarming safety concerns. Health experts clash on infant immunisation strategy.
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.
A UK mother's rare PUPPP rash was repeatedly misdiagnosed as warts and scabies by medical professionals. Her distressing ordeal highlights a little-known but intensely itchy pregnancy condition that expectant mothers need to know about.
A damning new report commissioned by US Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. alleges a systematic cover-up of childhood vaccine injuries by health authorities. The investigation claims data has been manipulated, leaving British families in the dar
Social media star Nikki Westcott announces first pregnancy with partner Ben after smuggling her 'plus one' on lavish European getaway. Discover her unique reveal and romantic celebration.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted one of America's most restrictive bans on COVID-19 vaccine mandates, prohibiting requirements in schools, workplaces, and government. The controversial law, effective immediately, sparks a fierce national debate o
In a landmark move for public health, California, Oregon, and Washington announce a unified 'West Coast Pact' to independently review COVID-19 vaccines, prioritising safety and science over political pressure.
Uganda has inaugurated Africa's first major mRNA vaccine facility, a historic step towards medical self-reliance, combating diseases from COVID-19 to HIV, and reducing the continent's dependency on foreign pharmaceuticals.
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.
US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr proposes a radical UK compensation scheme for alleged Covid vaccine injuries, sparking fierce debate among medical experts and politicians.
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has been detected in poultry flocks across Massachusetts and Oregon, prompting urgent containment measures and nationwide surveillance efforts.
US health regulators have significantly restricted the use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine due to rare but serious blood clot risks. The FDA now advises it should only be given to adults who cannot or refuse to receive other authorised vaccines.
Exclusive: Phyllis Hyman shares her astonishing story of pregnancy denial at 46, detailing the moment she forgot her own pregnancy before a routine scan. A powerful tale of late motherhood, memory, and maternal joy.
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.
Discover expert-backed nutrition strategies for a healthy pregnancy. Our comprehensive guide covers what to eat, what to avoid, and how to support your baby's development from trimester to trimester.
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.
Exclusive: The father of the gunman in the Atlanta CDC shooting reveals his belief that the Covid-19 vaccine triggered a catastrophic mental health crisis, leading to the 2025 attack.
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.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abruptly cancels a high-profile event promoting mRNA vaccines, sparking speculation and debate over the reasons behind the decision.
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.
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.