Flu

Nearly two in 10 older people avoided going to A&E during winter last year due to these concerns

Six in 10 over 65s worry about catching flu from A&E trips

A “do not eat it” warning has been issued for Curing Barn British Bresaola by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

Meningitis bacteria Listeria found in charcuterie

Vicki Purdy initially mistook her viral meningitis symptoms for flu, leaving the mum unable to walk.

Mum, 37, who mistook her symptoms for flu was left 'unable to walk'

Roberta Alisauskaite had begun to feel 'under the weather' in October last year

I WENT TO BED WITH 'FLU' AND ALMOST DIDN'T WAKE UP - MY KIDS PHONED 999 TO SAVE ...

Five-year-old Micah Joseph Kim, son of influencer Paul Kim, has died after being hospitalised with a severe case of the flu. Photo by Instagram/@heypjk.

Star announces that his five-year-old son has died of severe flu

Kieran Singler with girlfriend Abbie Hanstock before his tragic death

“Inspiring” young man dies after 'flu' turned out to be cancer

Singer-songwriter Paloma Faith has revealed to fans on social media that she has been hospitalised with flu amid her pregnancy.

Pregnant singer and actress Paloma Faith hospitalised with flu

The new H3N2 flu strain continues to dominate flu cases.

'Most deadly' flu strain H3N2 sweeps UK

Love is Blind star Jessica Vestal with her daughter Autumn. Photo by Instagram/@Jess.Ves.

TV star and daughter both ill as she says 'I've never been so sick'

The new H3N2 flu strain continues to dominate flu cases.

The early symptom of the new H3N2 flu strain to look out for

Toddlers will now be able to get their flu vaccine at local pharmacies for the first time.

Latest warning as 'unusually early' flu outbreak continues

Those eligible for the flu vaccine are being urged to come forward.

'Get protected now': Warning over seasonal illnesses this winter

There has been 'an unusually early start' to the flu season with medical professionals fearing the NHS could face one of the
worst winters on record.

Urgent warning to parents over new highly contagious H3N2 flu strain

Actor Jarryd Nurden lost half a lung to a rare cancer after mistaking his symptoms for the flu. Photo by Instagram/@jarrydnurden.

Actor lost half a lung after mistaking rare cancer for the flu

Brits are being urged to get their annual vaccinations sorted as soon as possible.

Brits urged to get their flu jabs as new mutated strain hits the UK

Australia is currently in the middle of one of its worst winters for flu infections in the last decade.

'Stay at home and avoid contact': Warning to those with flu symptoms

Flu is on the rise, with cases among school-aged children driving the early start to the season.

Parents warned to get children vaccinated as flu cases spread
Experts have described the increase in cases as ‘hugely concerning’ 🚨
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There are many viruses that can cause symptoms similar to the cold.

The three lesser-known viruses that can cause the symptoms of a cold

Lucas Martin died from meningitis just days after his symptoms began

Meningitis mistaken for ‘freshers’ flu’: Brother's warning to students

There has been a significant increase in the virus that causes the common cold, according to latest UKHSA data.

The simple at home-remedy to cure cold symptom - as cases spike

Aaron Clark, 42, from Sutton-in-Ashfield, went from resting up in bed to being rushed to intensive care in hospital with multi-organ failure in the space of just four days.

Man with 'nasty cold' almost died after flu left him in a coma

Toddlers will now be able to get their flu vaccine at local pharmacies for the first time.

Toddlers can now get the flu vaccine at community pharmacies

There has been a significant increase in cases of the common cold.

The 1 simple practice you can do to stop the spread of the cold

Asda is offering flu jabs for just 60p, its lowest-ever price (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Martin Lewis urges Brits to book flu jab deal that costs less than £1

Steve Martin as Charles, Selena Gomez as Mabel, and Martin Short as Oliver in Only Murders in the Building, leaning their heads round a door

Steve Martin forced to cancel tour dates hours before due on stage

Students often find themselves under the weather during the first few weeks of university.

The one thing students need to do to avoid freshers' flu

As children return to school there are some illnesses that parents need to be aware of

The six most common back-to-school illnesses and how to avoid them

The common symptoms that could be a sign of hay fever, a cold or even Covid as cases continue to rise.

Is it too early for a cold? Symptoms according to a health expert
Common illnesses after the summer holidays include the cold, coughs and the flu 🤧
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Cases of the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus remain high across the UK.

The seven ways to protect yourself from catching the flu

Despite it being summer, cases of Covid have increased.

How to tell the difference between summer colds, hay fever or Covid

A leading pharmacist is urging parents to know the symptoms of hay fever, cold and the flu in their children.

Tell-tale signs your child has hay fever, a cold or the flu

Australia is currently in the middle of one of its worst winters for flu infections in the last decade.

Record flu outbreak in Australia could be a warning of what's to come

Rod Stewart will play the coveted legends slot at Glastonbury 2025.

Rock star cancels megagig on doctor's orders

The common symptoms that could be a sign of hay fever, a cold or even Covid as cases continue to rise.

How to tell the difference between hay fever a cold or Covid

Tesco has issued an urgent ‘do not eat’ warning over cheese sold in its stores

Tesco ‘do not eat’ cheese warning as it poses serious risk to health

Newly released police records and body camera footage have revealed the final days of Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene Hackman, who died in February after contracting a rare rodent-borne illness.

Betsy Arakawa searched Covid symptoms before death

Beautiful scenes show first puffins return to Northumberland's Farne Islands.

Delightful scenes as adorable puffins return to British beauty spot

TV presenter Andrea McLean has said she was just "hours" away from death

Loose women star was just "hours" away from death

Who is the FDA’s Dr. Peter Marks as he resigns in opposition to RFK Jr.? Dr. Peter Marks, Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research within the Food and Drug Administration answers a question during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing to discuss the on-going federal response to Covid-19 on May 11, 2021 at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Photo: POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Who is Dr. Peter Marks as he resigns in opposition to RFK Jr.?

Gill Riley, 43, after the skinny jab at 10st 5lb and before at 12st 3lb

Mum collapsed vomiting blood after using £90 'skinny jab'

Justin Timberlake has announced the cancellation of another show

Justin Timberlake forced to cancel another show on his world tour

Country star and Grammy-nominated artist Kelsea Ballerini has postponed multiple tour dates due to illness.

Singer postpones concerts due to illness

Actor Eugene Liang Youcheng thought he had the flu, but he died of a fatal central nervous system infection at the age of 27. Photo by Dimsum Daily.

27-year-old actor dies of fatal infection after believing he had flu

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The NHS has been hit with a 'quad-demic' of seasonal illness this winter.

How to protect your child from picking up these common bugs at nursery

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Why you shouldn’t drive when you’re ill: The hidden dangers of driving sick

Cases of HMPV have been surging in China.

Seven common HMPV symptoms to look out for as UK cases numbers rise

Health authorities in the UK are closely monitoring a sharp rise in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV)

Cough, congestion or fever: symptoms of the UK’s new ‘Mystery Virus'

The inquiry's initial stage is examining the health and social care impact of the pandemic. Picture: Daniel Leal/AFP/Getty

‘Mystery virus’ appears in UK with Brits warned to ‘mask up’

Doctors are urging patients to make themselves aware of the symptoms of norovirus.

NHS warn people with these five symptoms not to go into work

With so many illnesses around this winter, it can be hard to know when symptoms of a cough are serious.

Red flag symptoms that you shouldn't ignore if you have a cough

There was almost double the number of children in hospital with RSV compared with the same week last year.

NHS tells parents to 'call 999' if their children have these symptoms

UK holidaymakers heading to Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza have been issued a stark warning as five viruses are currently sweeping the popular holiday islands. (Photo: Getty Images)

Balearic Islands hit by 'five viruses at once'

Viral infections like the flu are very common in children.

Flu symptoms in kids: warning signs parents need to know

Symptoms of HMPV can be similar to the flu or the cold.

Five common HMPV symptoms in adults that you shouldn't ignore

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Hospital looks to recruit 'corridor nurse' as wards are so full

The outbreak was discovered on a farm near Wooler. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

How worried should we be about bird flu as US reports first death?

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