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 major investigation into a Victorian police employee has thrown more than 70 court cases into question, with authorities urgently reviewing potential evidence manipulation affecting criminal proceedings.
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.
London's historic St Bartholomew's Hospital has temporarily closed its North Wing to visitors after significant flooding caused damage to electrical systems, though patient care continues uninterrupted.
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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.
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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.
Shocking revelations uncover how wealthy oligarchs surveilled British lawyers involved in sensitive legal battles, raising serious concerns over privacy and legal integrity.
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.
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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.
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Two separate juries in London and Truro have reached unexpected verdicts in high-profile cases, sparking debates about the justice system and jury decision-making.
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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