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A ranger clearing dead birds from bird flu at Staple Island, off the coast of Northumberland (Photo: PA)
A ranger clearing dead birds from bird flu at Staple Island, off the coast of Northumberland (Photo: PA)

Bird flu jab ‘needed for humans’ as concerns grow over global spread

Jack Hollingsworth, 19, was rushed to hospital with severe flu (Photo: BCUHB / SWNS)
Jack Hollingsworth, 19, was rushed to hospital with severe flu (Photo: BCUHB / SWNS)

‘Super fit’ teenager in coma for 10 days after catching flu

Thousands of hospital beds are being occupied by flu patients.
Thousands of hospital beds are being occupied by flu patients.

The 15 NHS hospitals with the greatest increase in flu patients

Thousands of NHS 111 calls were abandoned over the Christmas period.
Thousands of NHS 111 calls were abandoned over the Christmas period.

Hundreds of thousands of NHS 111 calls abandoned over Christmas period

Flu vaccine: alarm at drop in jab take-up as cases soar

The XBB.1.5 variant is a mutated version of Omicron XBB (Image: Kim Mogg)
The XBB.1.5 variant is a mutated version of Omicron XBB (Image: Kim Mogg)

New Covid Omicron variant is ‘most transmissible yet’, WHO warns

Steve Barclay said there have been “particular pressures” over Christmas due to a surge in flu and Covid cases (Photo: PA)
Steve Barclay said there have been “particular pressures” over Christmas due to a surge in flu and Covid cases (Photo: PA)

High levels of flu, Covid and Strep A blamed for NHS pressures

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to members of the media during his visit to Croydon University Hospital in south London. Credit: LEON NEAL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to members of the media during his visit to Croydon University Hospital in south London. Credit: LEON NEAL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

No10 fails to deny Rishi Sunak uses private healthcare amid NHS crisis

People are being urged to stay at home when feeling unwell amid rising Covid, flu and Strep A cases (Composite: Mark Hall)
People are being urged to stay at home when feeling unwell amid rising Covid, flu and Strep A cases (Composite: Mark Hall)

UKHSA warns ‘stay at home’ if ill as Covid, flu and Strep A cases rise

Thousands of NHS hospital staff are missing work each day because of illness.
Thousands of NHS hospital staff are missing work each day because of illness.

The 15 hospitals with the most staff shortages in England

Thousands of people in England are in hospital because of the flu.
Thousands of people in England are in hospital because of the flu.

The 15 NHS hospitals with the most beds occupied by flu patients

The NHS is facing pressure “equivalent” to that of the early stage of the Covid-19 pandemic, a leading health chief has warned (Composite: Mark Hall)
The NHS is facing pressure “equivalent” to that of the early stage of the Covid-19 pandemic, a leading health chief has warned (Composite: Mark Hall)

NHS facing pressure ‘equivalent’ to early stages of Covid pandemic

Flu season is looking far more severe compared to recent years, health chiefs have warned (Composite: Mark Hall)
Flu season is looking far more severe compared to recent years, health chiefs have warned (Composite: Mark Hall)

Flu season could be most severe in years as people urged ‘wear masks’

Health chiefs say anyone with Covid or flu symptoms should stay at home this Christmas (Composite: Kim Mogg)
Health chiefs say anyone with Covid or flu symptoms should stay at home this Christmas (Composite: Kim Mogg)

‘Stay at home alone’ if you have Covid or flu symptoms, UKHSA warns

Flu, Covid, Strep A and RSV are all circulating this winter, with the UK experiencing its first winter without coronavirus measures in place
Flu, Covid, Strep A and RSV are all circulating this winter, with the UK experiencing its first winter without coronavirus measures in place

Flu, Covid, Strep A or RSV? Symptom differences explained

A severe flu outbreak has seen the number of patients in English hospitals nearly treble in a fortnight, new figures show
A severe flu outbreak has seen the number of patients in English hospitals nearly treble in a fortnight, new figures show

Flu: hospital patients nearly treble in two weeks

A sore throat is the number one symptom of Covid right now, according to the ZOE Health Study (Composite: Kim Mogg)
A sore throat is the number one symptom of Covid right now, according to the ZOE Health Study (Composite: Kim Mogg)

Top Covid symptom right now - and one sign that means it’s not flu

Flu and Covid-19 are both in high circulation this year, with the UK experiencing its first winter without coronavirus measures in place
Flu and Covid-19 are both in high circulation this year, with the UK experiencing its first winter without coronavirus measures in place

Flu or Covid-19? Symptom differences explained by experts

People are being urged to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms this Christmas (Photo: Getty Images)
People are being urged to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms this Christmas (Photo: Getty Images)

Key symptoms of a cold, flu and Covid - and how to tell them apart

Covid tests are no longer free for most people (Composite: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld)
Covid tests are no longer free for most people (Composite: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld)

All the people still eligible for free Covid tests and where to buy

(Composite: Mark Hall / JPIMedia)
(Composite: Mark Hall / JPIMedia)

9 symptoms that indicate you have flu - and how they differ to Covid

People are being urged to get vaccinated against flu (Photo: Getty Images)
People are being urged to get vaccinated against flu (Photo: Getty Images)

Flu hospital admissions overtake those for Covid for first time

Around 33 million people in England are eligible for a flu vaccine this year (Photo: Getty Images)
Around 33 million people in England are eligible for a flu vaccine this year (Photo: Getty Images)

Online booking for flu jabs opens on NHS for first time

What is a ‘twindemic’ and why are flu cases set to soar this year?
What is a ‘twindemic’ and why are flu cases set to soar this year?

How ‘twindemic’ of Covid and flu could impact on hospitals this winter

Experts have warned that the cost of living crisis is putting more people into the vulnerable category when it comes to flu and Covid-19
Experts have warned that the cost of living crisis is putting more people into the vulnerable category when it comes to flu and Covid-19

How the cost of living crisis could make the ‘twindemic’ even worse

GP surgeries and pharmacies are now administering the flu jab to millions of people across the UK. (Photo: Shutterstock)
GP surgeries and pharmacies are now administering the flu jab to millions of people across the UK. (Photo: Shutterstock)

How to book a free NHS winter flu vaccine and where to get one

The UK could face a “twindemic” of flu and Covid this winter, health chiefs warn (Photo: Getty Images)
The UK could face a “twindemic” of flu and Covid this winter, health chiefs warn (Photo: Getty Images)

UK faces ‘twindemic’ of Covid and flu this winter, health chiefs warn

Flu will often get better on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill (Graphic: Mark Hill/JPIMedia)
Flu will often get better on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill (Graphic: Mark Hill/JPIMedia)

Here’s how many people die from flu each year - and symptoms explained

New flu jab bookings for the over-65s are currently suspended at Boots (Photo: Getty Images)
New flu jab bookings for the over-65s are currently suspended at Boots (Photo: Getty Images)

Why are new flu jab bookings at Boots closed for the over-65s?

Can pets catch colds from humans? (Photo: Shutterstock)
Can pets catch colds from humans? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Can cats and dogs catch colds?

A wounded German soldier, 18 May 1915 (Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
A wounded German soldier, 18 May 1915 (Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

How many people died in WW1? Start and end dates of First World War

How to tell symptoms of ‘worst cold ever’ and Covid apart

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