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.
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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.
Cattle: The unsung heroes of moorland conservation
Discover how a rugged herd of Galloway and Blue Grey cattle are performing essential conservation work on the North Pennines moors, maintaining biodiversity through their natural grazing habits.
Bird Flu Sends UK Egg Prices Soaring
A devastating bird flu outbreak is causing egg shortages and record price increases across Britain, with experts warning the crisis could worsen as infections spread.
Doctor's urgent winter warning for 5 vulnerable groups
An NHS doctor identifies five vulnerable groups at serious risk this winter and explains why immediate vaccination is crucial for protection against flu and COVID-19.
Bird Flu Sends UK Egg Prices Soaring
A devastating bird flu outbreak is crippling UK poultry farms, causing egg shortages and record price hikes as supermarkets ration supplies and farmers face unprecedented losses.
Desperate Search for Missing Cattle Dog Gus in Outback
A four-year-old blue heeler named Gus has disappeared from an Outback cattle station, leaving his owners devastated and sparking an extensive search across the harsh Australian landscape.
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.
Natural Cold & Flu Defence: Key Nutrients Revealed
Discover how vitamin C, zinc, and other essential nutrients can strengthen your immune response against winter illnesses, according to nutritional experts.
UK health alert as flu and COVID cases surge together
Health authorities sound the alarm as flu hospitalisations skyrocket by 75% while COVID infections continue to spread rapidly across Britain. Experts reveal which age groups are most at risk and what symptoms to watch for.
COVID, Flu, RSV, Cold: Spot the Difference
As winter viruses surge across the UK, our comprehensive guide helps you distinguish between COVID-19, influenza, RSV and common cold symptoms to ensure you get the right care.
Flu Jab Paracetamol Warning: New Vaccine Complications
Medical authorities reveal surprising complications from common painkiller use after flu vaccination. Discover the crucial safety guidance affecting millions this winter season.
Chemist Warehouse apologises for cold flu medication issues
Major pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse forced to apologise after customer outrage over medication handling. Discover the full story behind the health sector controversy.
The Hidden Dangers of Skipping Your Flu Jab
New research reveals the dangerous domino effect of skipping your annual flu vaccine - from increased heart attack risk to devastating long-term health consequences that could change your life forever.
Graduate, 23, dies from meningitis days after symptoms
A promising university graduate died from meningitis just days after falling ill, with her family initially believing she had freshers' flu. The 23-year-old's sudden deterioration serves as a tragic warning about the deadly disease.
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.
Student's freshers flu was deadly sepsis
A university fresher's week illness turned into a life-threatening sepsis battle after doctors initially dismissed his symptoms as freshers' flu. Read the shocking story of survival.
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.
Mum's flu nightmare days before giving birth
A mother shares her terrifying ordeal of contracting severe influenza just days before her scheduled C-section, highlighting the dangers of flu during pregnancy and the NHS heroes who saved her baby.
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.
Teen loses legs after flu turns to sepsis
A healthy teenager's ordinary flu symptoms spiralled into life-threatening sepsis, forcing doctors to amputate both legs in a medical nightmare that highlights crucial warning signs.
NHS Faces Five-Virus 'Quindemic' This Winter
Health chiefs issue urgent warning as COVID-19, RSV, norovirus, flu and whooping cough create perfect storm, threatening to overwhelm NHS services during coldest months.
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.
Woman's flu diagnosis reveals rare Victorian disease
A routine flu diagnosis turned into a medical mystery when a British woman discovered she'd contracted a rare Victorian-era illness doctors thought had disappeared from modern Britain.
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.
AstraZeneca universal flu vaccine advances in FDA trials
A revolutionary universal flu vaccine from AstraZeneca shows remarkable potential in early trials, offering hope for long-term protection against multiple influenza strains.
UK Government Accused of Withholding Vital Seabird Data
Exclusive: Conservation groups demand transparency as Defra faces allegations of sitting on crucial seabird population data, raising fears of a deepening ecological crisis in England's coastal regions.
Gran loses fingers and toes after flu-like bug turns septic
A grandmother's life was turned upside down after a suspected case of sepsis, initially mistaken for flu, led to the amputation of all her fingers and toes. This harrowing story highlights the critical importance of recognising sepsis symptoms early.
Teen cancer survivor dies from sepsis after flu symptoms
In a heartbreaking turn of events, 18-year-old Amaan Iqbal Ali, who had recently beaten cancer, died from sepsis after initially showing what appeared to be flu symptoms. His family is now raising awareness about the dangers of sepsis.
Student's 'Freshers Flu' Was Deadly Sepsis
A university fresher's common cold symptoms masked a deadly sepsis infection. Read her harrowing survival story and learn the vital signs that saved her life.
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