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Most UK Children Catch Adenovirus by Age 10
The UK Health Security Agency highlights adenovirus, a common but often overlooked infection that affects most children. Learn the symptoms and when to seek medical help.
UKHSA: Most Children Catch Adenovirus by Age 10
The UK Health Security Agency highlights adenovirus, a common but often overlooked infection affecting most children. Learn the symptoms and when to seek medical help.
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.
Stop Child's Night Cough with Honey in Water
A children's dietician reveals a cupboard-staple remedy for persistent night coughs in kids, backed by NHS guidance. Learn the safe, effective method to help everyone sleep.
Honey in warm water can ease a child's overnight cough
A children's dietitian reveals a simple, NHS-backed remedy using honey to calm persistent coughs and improve sleep. Learn the safe method and dosage for children over one.
Adenovirus 'Mystery Bug' Sweeps UK After Flu
A 'mystery virus' causing cold and stomach symptoms is sweeping the UK. Pharmacist Ian Budd explains it's likely Adenovirus and why it's spreading now. Learn the symptoms and how it transmits.
NHS: How to tell if your cough is Covid or flu
Struggling to tell Covid and flu apart this winter? NHS guidance explains the key symptom differences, including a crucial clue in your cough. Learn the signs and when to seek help.
GP: When to get urgent help for a child's cough
A leading GP outlines the critical signs that a child's cough or cold requires urgent medical attention. Learn when to seek help and what underlying conditions to watch for.
UK Adenovirus Spread Concerns Amid NHS Winter Pressure
Health officials warn of a 'heartier' adenovirus spreading in the UK as the NHS contends with flu and strikes. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
'Untreatable' Adenovirus Spreads, Experts Warn UK Public
A hardy 'untreatable' adenovirus is spreading globally this winter. Health experts warn it's tougher than flu, with key symptoms to watch for. Learn how to stay safe.
Bird flu pandemic tipping point identified by scientists
New modelling reveals authorities have a critical two-day window to quarantine cases and prevent a bird flu pandemic. Discover the urgent findings from India's latest research.
Whooping Cough Surge Linked to Falling Vaccination Rates
An investigation reveals a sharp rise in whooping cough cases as DTaP vaccination rates drop below targets. The CDC warns infants are at highest risk. Protect your family.
Effective Home Remedies for Colds and Flu Symptoms
A doctor reveals which traditional cold and flu remedies are effective, from honey to steam inhalation, and which ones to avoid. Learn how to soothe symptoms at home.
Diabetes drugs Ozempic, Wegovy tied to chronic cough risk
A major study finds GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic increase chronic cough risk by up to 25% in type 2 diabetes patients. Discover the surprising findings and potential mechanisms behind this side effect.
GP's 5 Vital Symptoms That Need Medical Attention
ITV's Dr Amir Khan lists five crucial signs, including a persistent cough and blood in urine, that warrant a GP appointment. Learn when to seek help and ease winter A&E pressure.
Whooping Cough Nasal Spray Vaccine Hailed as Breakthrough
A new government-funded nasal spray vaccine for whooping cough shows promise in stopping transmission. Could this be a game-changer for public health? Read the full story.
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.
New Nasal Spray Vaccine Targets Whooping Cough After UK Outbreak
A breakthrough nasal spray vaccine, BPZE1, could stop the spread of deadly whooping cough. Learn the warning signs after a 2024 UK outbreak killed 11 infants. Know when to call 999.
Japanese Encephalitis Virus Found in Victoria Mosquitoes
Health authorities urge vigilance after Japanese encephalitis virus is found in mosquitoes in Horsham, Victoria. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself this summer.
Three Unvaccinated Infants Die from Whooping Cough
Three unvaccinated infants in Kentucky have died from whooping cough as the Victorian-era disease surges across the US. Vaccination rates are falling, putting vulnerable children at risk.
Persistent Cough Could Signal Undiagnosed Lung Disease
NHS doctors urge anyone with a persistent chesty cough producing phlegm to see their GP as soon as possible. It could be a sign of COPD, a serious lung condition affecting 600,000 undiagnosed Brits.
RSV virus poses serious risk to young children
Parents urged to recognise signs of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common winter virus that can lead to serious complications like bronchiolitis in infants and young children.
NHS Covid cough warning: Avoid this sleeping position
The NHS advises against lying on your back if you have a Covid cough. Discover expert tips for better sleep and faster recovery from coronavirus symptoms.
4 Signs Your Cough Could Signal Serious Lung Disease
A persistent cough could signal COPD for 600,000 undiagnosed Brits. Learn the 4 key symptoms and risk factors. Don't ignore a long-term cough - see your GP.
4 'Persistent' Symptoms That Could Signal Cancer
Cancer Research UK warns that four persistent symptoms, including a lasting cough and mouth ulcers, could be key to an early cancer diagnosis. Learn the signs and when to see a doctor.
Whooping cough surge puts infants at risk
Whooping cough cases are rising dramatically across the US. Learn how to protect your family with vaccination and recognise the dangerous symptoms of this bacterial infection.
Polio detected in Germany after 30 years
The wild polio virus has been identified in a Hamburg sewage sample, the first such discovery in Germany in over three decades. Health officials stress the risk remains low due to high vaccination rates. #PublicHealth
Texas whooping cough spike linked to falling vaccinations
Texas reports a massive 400% surge in whooping cough cases, reaching an 11-year high. Health experts warn declining vaccination rates are to blame. Learn how to protect your family.
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.
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