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.
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.
Pre-eclampsia linked to dementia, autism and diabetes in kids
New UK research uncovers a startling connection between the common pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia and lifelong health risks for children, including a 50% higher chance of diabetes and double the risk of heart disease.
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.
Bacteria linked to deadly pregnancy complication and cancer
Groundbreaking UK research uncovers a shocking connection between Fusobacterium, the dangerous pregnancy condition pre-eclampsia, and increased cancer vulnerability, revolutionising our understanding of maternal health.
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.
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.
Brits offered £4k to catch flu for Netflix reality show
UK volunteers are being recruited for a controversial Netflix reality show where they will be infected with flu in a secure facility for three weeks, receiving £4,000 and free meals. The project, run by a private company, has sparked a major ethical debat
Erin Bates' Health Crisis After Seventh Child's Birth
Bringing Up Bates star Erin Bates Paine opens up about her severe health complications following the birth of her seventh child, Charles, detailing her emergency hospitalisation and ongoing recovery.
30-Minute Flu Test Revolution Hits UK High Streets
A groundbreaking new swab test that detects flu in just 30 minutes is set to transform winter healthcare in the UK, with plans to roll out in pharmacies and GP surgeries nationwide.
New bird flu outbreak confirmed at Norfolk poultry farm
A new case of bird flu has been detected at a poultry farm in Norfolk, prompting immediate restrictions. DEFRA implements 3km protection zone amid growing concerns for UK poultry industry.
NHS Urges Flu Jabs for Pregnant Women and Children
The NHS intensifies its winter vaccination campaign, strongly advising pregnant women and young children to get protected as flu cases surge across the UK.
NHS Flu Vaccine Shortage Puts Women & Children at Risk
Exclusive: The NHS faces a critical shortage of the enhanced flu vaccine, prioritising vulnerable groups and leaving millions of women and children with limited protection this winter. Health officials issue stark warning.
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