Shingles: Symptoms, Contagious Risks & NHS Vaccine
Discover everything you need to know about shingles - from the tell-tale rash signs to understanding contagious periods and accessing the NHS vaccination programme that could protect you.
Category : Search result: chickenpox virus
COVID Experts Reveal 7 Crucial Protection Methods
Leading health specialists unveil essential protection strategies against evolving COVID variants. Discover the vital measures that could make all the difference this winter.
London restaurants raided over smuggled meat virus fears
Public health officials issue urgent warning after illegal meat shipments from high-risk countries discovered in London restaurants, posing serious disease threats including Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.
Teen's hug gave dad fatal virus in tragic family story
A heartbreaking story of a 19-year-old girl who unknowingly passed a fatal virus to her father during a loving hug, leading to his tragic death just weeks later.
Contagious 'slapped cheek' virus warning for UK
Medical experts issue urgent warning about highly contagious parvovirus sweeping through Britain. Discover the early symptoms, including the distinctive 'slapped cheek' rash, and learn how to protect vulnerable groups from this silent spreader.
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.
Victorian disease surges as new 'Stratuss' cough spreads
Health experts issue urgent warning as whooping cough cases surge to highest level in decades while new 'Stratuss' respiratory virus spreads rapidly across Britain.
Disease mosquitoes may invade UK due to climate change
Health officials warn that climate change could allow disease-carrying Aedes mosquitoes to breed in southern England by 2040-2050, potentially bringing dengue and Zika viruses to British shores.
NHS gives world's first RSV vaccine to baby
Groundbreaking NHS programme launches as newborn becomes first in the world to receive new RSV vaccine, marking a major milestone in child healthcare.
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.
Urgent UK Mobile Security Alert: FluBot Malware Attack
Critical warning issued as sophisticated FluBot malware sweeps across Britain, stealing banking details and personal data through fake delivery notifications. Learn how to protect your device now.
Mourinho's Fenerbahçe hit by virus crisis before Lille clash
Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahçe debut thrown into chaos as viral outbreak sweeps through squad, forcing emergency training session cancellations days before decisive Champions League playoff.
Kremlin scientist: West plotting virus apocalypse
A top Russian scientist close to Vladimir Putin claims Western powers are developing a virus to eliminate humanity, leaving only a select few to be served by robots in a post-apocalyptic world.
Doctor's urgent warning: Avoid these 3 places
An NHS doctor reveals the three key locations where viruses spread fastest and shares crucial advice for protecting yourself and others during peak illness season.
Zika mosquito threat to England within 15 years
Health officials are on high alert as disease-carrying mosquitoes from Asia and Africa could establish themselves in England, potentially bringing viruses like Zika and dengue within the next decade.
Disease mosquitoes breeding in UK, health officials warn
Health officials warn that disease-carrying mosquitoes have been discovered breeding in England, posing new public health risks as climate change creates favourable conditions.
Disease mosquitoes invade UK due to climate change
Health officials warn that disease-carrying mosquitoes are establishing populations in Britain, with Zika and dengue fever risks increasing as climate change creates ideal breeding conditions.
Brits born after this date now unprotected against measles
A major study reveals Brits born after a specific cutoff date are now completely unprotected against a common and dangerous virus. Find out if you're at risk.
Langya Virus: 70% Mortality Rate Sparks Global Concern
Health experts are on high alert as the Langya virus (LayV), a new zoonotic henipavirus, spreads in China. With a staggering 70% mortality rate in some outbreaks and no current vaccine, the WHO is monitoring the situation closely.
Disease X: A chilling hunt for the next pandemic
A chilling review of Channel 4's documentary 'Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic', an hour of pure terror that exposes the looming threat of a future global health catastrophe and the scientists racing to stop it.
Boston University's Covid Hybrid Has 80% Mouse Mortality Rate
White House officials have raised serious concerns over a Boston University study that created a hybrid Covid-19 strain with an 80% mortality rate in mice, prompting urgent biosafety reviews.
James Van Der Beek's Reunion Plans Foiled by Stomach Bug
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek reveals a brutal stomach virus forced him to miss a major cast reunion, sharing graphic details of his ordeal in a candid social media post.
Scientists Hunt Virus That Could Cause Next Pandemic
A gripping Channel 4 documentary follows UK virologist Dr. Chris Smith and his team across the globe as they hunt for the next potential pandemic virus. Discover the cutting-edge science behind pandemic prevention.
Greece bans sheep movement after sheeppox outbreak
Greek authorities have declared a temporary nationwide ban on the movement of sheep and goats after a severe outbreak of sheeppox, a highly contagious viral disease, was detected on the island of Lesvos.
Mystery Virus Outbreak at UK Business Conference
Health officials are scrambling to trace a mystery virus after an outbreak linked to a major UK business conference. Attendees reported severe illness, with one man hospitalised.
New Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in Eastern DR Congo
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo confirm new Ebola cases, triggering a swift emergency response to contain the deadly virus in a remote eastern region.
UK Virus Hospitalisations Hit Record High: CDC Alert
A highly contagious virus is driving unprecedented hospitalisations across the UK, with the CDC urging for immediate mass vaccinations to curb the alarming spread.
Ebola Outbreak Doubles in Congo, Pandemic Fears Grow
The World Health Organisation sounds the alarm as the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo rapidly escalates, with cases doubling and fears mounting over a potential global health emergency.
Ebola Outbreak Declared Pandemic in Congo
UK health authorities have escalated the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to a full pandemic, triggering urgent lockdown protocols and travel advisories. Learn about the symptoms, risks, and containment strategies.
First Alaskapox Death: Elderly Man Succumbs to Rare Virus
Health officials issue urgent warning as Alaskapox claims its first victim. Learn about the symptoms, transmission risks, and the elderly man's tragic case in Alaska.
Page 1 of 4