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.
Groundbreaking research uncovers the hidden burden of long COVID in UK children, with persistent symptoms affecting daily life and development months after initial infection.
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.
Medical broadcaster Dr Hilary Jones sounds alarm over rapidly spreading Covid-19 'Stratus' variant with fresh symptoms and vaccine concerns
Groundbreaking UK research uncovers why Long Covid sufferers struggle with exercise, pointing to significant muscle damage and mitochondrial dysfunction as key culprits behind debilitating fatigue.
New research reveals a surprising COVID-19 symptom affecting men that many are dismissing. Medical experts explain why this warning sign demands immediate attention and how it could prevent serious complications.
Health experts warn that common cold symptoms like runny nose and sore throat may now indicate COVID-19 as the new 'Stratis' variant circulates in the UK.
A British woman shares her harrowing experience with the new COVID strain, describing symptoms far worse than previous infections as cases surge across the UK.
Health experts warn about the highly transmissible Covid Stratus variant now dominant in the UK. Discover the distinctive symptoms, typical duration, and protective measures.
Health officials are monitoring a new Covid-19 variant dubbed 'Stratius'. Experts reveal its peculiar symptoms differ from classic signs, with sore throat and runny nose now less common.
UK researchers identify a hoarse voice as a potential symptom of COVID-19, urging the public to be aware of this lesser-known sign alongside traditional ones like cough and fever.
EXCLUSIVE: Health experts warn of a new 'silent' COVID variant, Stratus, circulating in the UK. Learn its distinctive symptoms, how it differs from previous strains, and essential protection tips.
Groundbreaking UK research uncovers a distressing new symptom of Long Covid, with women experiencing significant changes to their menstrual cycles, including heavier bleeding and worsened premenstrual symptoms.
Health officials issue a stark warning as the new 'Stratis' COVID-19 variant drives a significant wave of infections. Experts reveal the most common symptoms and who is most at risk this summer.
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.
Health experts issue urgent warning as the new KP.3 Covid variant, now dominant in the UK, presents with easily mistaken cold-like symptoms. Learn how to spot the signs and protect yourself.
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.
Health officials issue a stark warning as the highly transmissible KP.2 'FLiRT' Covid variant, a descendant of the JN.1 Omicron strain, is detected and spreading across five UK regions. Experts advise on symptoms and protection.
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 mother's harrowing story of a rare Covid side effect that caused psychosis, memory loss, and vivid hallucinations, and her long road to recovery with the NHS.
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.
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.