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.
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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.
Three die in suspected mushroom poisoning at family lunch
Exclusive investigation into the deadly mushroom lunch that killed three guests in Leongatha, Victoria, as police question the sole survivor who prepared the meal.
Deadly Dog Disease Alert: Vets Warn UK Owners Over Alabama Rot
Veterinary experts issue a critical warning to dog owners across the UK as cases of the potentially fatal Alabama Rot disease emerge. Learn the key symptoms and protective measures.
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.
Student's flu led to sepsis and quadruple amputation
A chilling warning for students and parents as a routine Freshers' flu escalates into life-threatening sepsis, leading to a quadruple amputation for one young man. Learn the critical signs doctors missed.
Get Your Flu Jab in October for Best Winter Protection
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.
UK Flu Jabs Roll Out Early Amid Severe Season Warning
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.
Texas Mom Dies From Brain Haemorrhage After Catching Flu
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.
Toxic Berry Warning: Deadly Nightshade Risk in UK
UK health officials issue urgent warning over deadly nightshade berries, mistaken for blueberries, as they ripen in autumn. Learn how to identify the poisonous plant and protect your family.
Mushroom Poisoner's Bizarre Prison Demands Exposed
Erin Patterson, the woman at the centre of the deadly Leakesford mushroom poisoning case, is making extraordinary demands from her high-security prison cell, including a ban on male officers and a private toilet.
Erin Patterson jailed for life in mushroom murder case
Erin Patterson receives a life sentence for the premeditated murder of three guests using a lethal mushroom lunch. The Supreme Court of Victoria delivers justice in a case that shocked the nation.
Erin Patterson Pleads Not Guilty in Mushroom Poisoning Case
Erin Patterson, the Australian woman at the centre of a deadly mushroom lunch, has pleaded not guilty to murdering three guests. The case continues to shock Victoria.
NHS Staff Flu Vaccination Rates Plummet in England
Exclusive NHS data reveals a sharp decline in frontline healthcare workers receiving the flu jab in England, raising serious concerns over patient safety and winter preparedness.
New Deadly Pathogen Discovered in Cambodia: WHO Alert
The World Health Organization is on high alert after a new, highly lethal pathogen was identified in Cambodia. Global health experts are urgently investigating to prevent a potential pandemic.
Deadly Brain Virus in Mosquitoes Spreads to New US Cities
Health officials issue urgent warnings as the deadly Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus, transmitted by mosquitoes and causing fatal brain swelling, rapidly expands into new US territories. Learn the symptoms and protection strategies.
Macron Declares 'War' on France's Winter Hospital Crisis
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.
NHS: 'It's never too early' for winter vaccines
The NHS is urging millions of eligible Brits to book their winter vaccinations now, as new figures reveal a stark postcode lottery in vaccine uptake ahead of the colder months.
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