NHS faces winter virus surge as flu hospitalisations jump 9%
Hospital flu cases rise 9% in England post-Christmas, with ambulance handover delays hitting winter highs. Health chiefs urge public to get vaccinated as cold snap adds pressure.
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Flu cases spike in England after festive gatherings
Flu hospitalisations in England have risen 9% after Christmas, with NHS data showing a sharp increase in ambulance handover delays. Health chiefs urge public to get vaccinated.
NHS warns of 'double peak' as flu bounces back
Flu cases have surged 9% in England after festive mixing, sparking NHS fears of a prolonged 'double peak' season. Health Secretary urges eligible people to get vaccinated.
Flu hospitalisations jump 9% as NHS faces winter strain
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns the NHS is 'not out of the woods' as flu, norovirus and Covid cases rise. Hospital bed occupancy hits 92%. Get your flu jab now.
UK health alert: Check your child's jabs to stop measles
The UK Health Security Agency warns parents to check their child's vaccination records to protect against measles and whooping cough. Here's the NHS schedule and how to catch up.
HPV Vaccine Shields Unvaccinated Women, Study Finds
High uptake of school-based HPV vaccination in Scotland has led to no cervical cancer cases in fully vaccinated young women and halved the risk for the unvaccinated. Discover the public health breakthrough.
HPV Vaccine Herd Effects Cut Cervical Cancer Risk in Half
New research shows high uptake of school-based HPV vaccination dramatically reduces pre-cancerous cells in unvaccinated women through 'herd effects', bolstering NHS cancer elimination goals.
Doctors' 2026 Warning: Four Major Disease Threats for UK
UK health experts issue stark warning for 2026 as 'super flu' outbreak strains NHS and falling vaccination rates risk Victorian disease resurgence. Key threats identified.
NHS Rolls Out Chickenpox Vaccine for Young Children
The NHS introduces a combined MMRV vaccine to protect against chickenpox. Find out if your child is eligible and how to get the jab, even if they've already had MMR doses.
New NHS MMRV Vaccine: Chickenpox Jab Explained
The NHS has launched a new combined MMRV vaccine to protect children against chickenpox. Find out if your child is eligible and how to get the jab.
NHS Rolls Out Chickenpox Vaccine for Children
The NHS begins offering a chickenpox vaccine to children across the UK. Find out if your child is eligible and when they can receive the new MMRV jab.
NHS to give children combined MMRV vaccine from Friday
The NHS launches a historic childhood immunisation programme, offering a combined MMRV vaccine to protect against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox. Learn how this change aligns the UK with other nations and protects children's health.
NHS Launches Free Chickenpox Vaccine for All Children
The NHS begins a historic rollout of the free chickenpox vaccine for children. Learn who is eligible, the new schedule, and how it protects against serious complications.
Free NHS Chickenpox Vaccine Rollout for Kids
The NHS is introducing a free chickenpox vaccine for all UK children. Find out who is eligible, the new schedule, and why this move is a game-changer for public health.
NHS Rolls Out Chickenpox Vaccine for All Children
The NHS begins offering a chickenpox vaccine to all children as part of the routine immunisation programme from today, a move hailed as a 'historic milestone' for public health.
NHS rolls out chickenpox vaccine for all children
The NHS begins offering a chickenpox vaccine to all UK children as part of the routine MMR jab, a move hailed as a 'historic milestone' for child health. Find out if your child is eligible.
NHS Cold Snap Warning: Hospitals at 95% Capacity
The NHS warns of 'intense pressure' as cold weather hits England. Flu cases stabilise but 95% of adult beds are full. Public urged to use 111 and get vaccinated.
Home vaccine visits for children in new NHS pilot
Health visitors will deliver life-saving jabs to children's homes in a £2m pilot to tackle falling vaccination rates, as one in five start school unprotected.
UK Super Flu Surge Shows Signs of Slowing Before Christmas
New NHS data suggests the UK's severe flu outbreak may be stabilising, with public health measures and vaccinations potentially easing pressure on hospitals just in time for the festive season.
UK Measles Cases Soar 831% Amid Vaccination Decline
Global measles cases are surging, with a staggering 831% rise in the UK over a decade. Experts warn crumbling health systems and online misinformation are fuelling the crisis, putting millions of children at risk.
CDC panel votes to end Hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns
A US CDC panel voted to stop recommending Hepatitis B vaccines for all newborns. President Trump hailed the move and ordered a fast-track review of global vaccine schedules. Read the latest.
NHS flu jab crisis as staff uptake plummets before Christmas
Alarming data reveals fewer than one in ten frontline NHS staff are vaccinated against flu at some trusts, as health bosses warn of a record outbreak and looming doctors' strike. Urgent action is needed.
Scotland's worst flu crisis in years as mutant strain spreads
Scotland faces its worst flu crisis in years as a mutated H3N2 strain drives a 70% weekly rise in hospitalisations. Public health officials urge vaccination as the NHS braces for extreme pressure.
11 Babies Die in UK Whooping Cough Outbreak
A new nasal spray vaccine trial offers hope after a devastating pertussis outbreak. Learn about symptoms, NHS vaccination schedules, and the breakthrough research.
RFK Jr Panel to Vote on Delaying Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine
An advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary RFK Jr is set to recommend major changes to child vaccine schedules, including delaying the hepatitis B shot for newborns. Experts warn this could have severe public health consequences. Learn the facts.
NHS: Get Flu Vaccine, Not Another Air Fryer
The NHS advises Brits to prioritise flu vaccination this Black Friday amid an early surge in cases. Protect yourself and vulnerable family members from serious illness.
Mum awarded £35k after pneumonia jab injury
Natalie Witherington, 42, received £35,000 settlement after routine pneumonia vaccination caused severe shoulder damage doctors compared to car crash injuries. Read her story.
UK Hospitals Brace for Worst Flu Surge in a Decade
UK health officials warn of a severe flu season driven by a mutated H3N2 virus. Early surge and lower vaccine uptake pose major risks. Public urged to get vaccinated to protect against hospitalisation.
5 Million Brits Urged to Get Vaccinations Amid Health Alert
Health authorities issue urgent warning as measles and whooping cough cases surge across Britain. Discover if you're among those at risk and how to protect your family.
Child flu death confirmed as NHS battles surge in cases
Health officials issue urgent warning as flu-related deaths rise, with London hospitals reporting significant pressure and parents urged to vaccinate vulnerable children.
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