Flu

The symptoms of freshers flu are similar to that of a bad cold. (Photo: Pexels/Edward Jenner)

What is fresher's flu? Signs and symptoms

The NHS has rolled out a new vaccine for RSV in a bit to prevent hospital admissions over winter.

NHS rolls out new RSV jab for at-risk groups ahead of winter months

A Covid vaccine is prepared

Doctor's advice on making Covid vaccines effective

Professor Robert Thomas has urged Labour to extend the sugar tax

I'm a doctor - Labour should extend the sugar tax to make UK healthier

Daivida Rokiskio Mesine Pork Tongue and Ear Roll has been taken off the shelves due to Listeria monocytogenes being found in the product.

Pork parts recalled

What we know about the new COVID FLiRT variants including symptoms

Morrisons is recalling The Best Taleggio cheese over a possible contamination

Cheese recall over meningitis bacteria fears

Pope Francis has skipped his Palm Sunday Mass homily, prompting further concerns about the pontiff's ailing health (Credit: Getty)

Health concerns grow for Pope Francis

Justin Timberake was forced to cancel London show because of flu

Mega music star cancels UK show

If your cough lingers, it might be more serious than the common cold. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Whooping cough and TB on the rise

Coughing might not be a sign of flu or Covid-19 - it could even mean you have tuberculosis. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

What kind of cough do you have?

Covid and flu has put a huge strain on the NHS this winter.

Covid-19 and flu numbers finally on the decline

Disease X news: WEF plans response against new pandemic - what is it?

How to protect yourself from "Disease X"

The number of people with Covid rose sharply right before Christmas. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Surge in Covid pre-Christmas

Sunderland Royal Hospital.

Hospital's 'stay away' plea as flu cases rocket

Dengue fever is spread through mosquitos - and most commonly found in the southern hemisphere. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Dengue symptoms explained as cases surge

Lateral flow testing is a fast and simple way to test people who do not have symptoms of Covid, but who may still be spreading the virus. (Picture: NationalWorld)

Hospitals become packed as respiratory viruses rise after Christmas

The week leading up to Christmas - ending on 23 December - saw more than 29,000 hospitalisations due to Covid-19

Hiyah Zaidi

Thousands of people have been hospitalised with Covid in England this month. (Picture: Shutterstock)

Do you have Covid or the flu? These are the symptoms

Winter viruses can be particularly dangerous for children and the elderly

Health chiefs warn cases of flu and Norovirus are 'creeping up'

Follow these tips to clear up your cold pronto. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

10 ways to quickly get rid of a cold

These vitamins could be the key to dodging illnesses this winter. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

The "important" vitamins you should be taking this winter

Man flu is real, according to nutritionist Jenna Hope. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

"It pains me to say this, but man flu is real" says nutritionist

Pope Francis is in a 'good and stable condition' after suffering from 'mild flu'.

Pope Francis in 'good condition' amid health scare

The UKHSA has said that the first human case of the H1N2 flu strain has been detected. (Credit: Getty Images)

First human case of H1N2 swine flu detected in the UK

Pope Francis, the 86-year old Pontiff has cancelled his planned audiences because he is suffering from 'mild flu.' Photograph by Getty

Why has Pope Francis cancelled his scheduled audiences?

Citrus fruits are high in vitamin C. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

The "vital" vitamins to beat cold and flu this winter

Coughing might not be a sign of flu or Covid-19 - it could mean you have tuberculosis. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Tuberculosis is making a comeback in the UK

The study looked at 10,171 adults before they had their Covid jab (Composite: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld)

People can suffer from Long Colds for more than four weeks experts say

The study looked at 10,171 adults before they had their Covid jab

Hiyah Zaidi

Will you be eligible for a Covid booster this autumn?

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2023 Covid-19 symptoms explained: understanding the latest variants

A patient is administered the first Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in London at Croydon University Hospital in December 2020 (Photo Dan Charity - Pool/Getty Images)

Early Covid vaccine rollout amidst new variant concerns - how to book

Lidl has issued an urgent recall

Lidl issues ‘do not eat’ warning as it recalls popular product

The move comes as a new variant has been found in the UK (Photo: Getty Images)

Winter Covid and flu jabs brought forward for at risk groups

Bigger babies can mean a more complicated birth - but this study suggests the outcome is a smarter child. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Bigger babies likely to be more intelligent, new research suggests

A nurse prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid-19 and flu booster jabs brought forward as new variant emerges

A nurse prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid and flu jabs to be brought forward over emergence of new variant

Lateral flow tests have become readily available in the UK. (Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images)

Where to buy Covid-19 tests as experts forecast winter spike

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'Disease X' - tackling the next pandemic illness

Lidl is hoping to expand by opening multiple stores in Portsmouth, Fareham and other parts of Hampshire. Picture: LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images.

Lidl issues urgent warning as popular product could lead to infection

Beth Budgen before falling ill (left) and after having her legs amputated and plastic surgery on her hand due to sepsis. (Pictures: Contributed)

"I felt a bit off on Christmas Day - then my legs had to be amputated"

David Cameron has admitted that his government made “mistakes” when it came to preparing the UK for a possible pandemic. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

David Cameron admits ‘mistakes’ were made in UK’s pandemic preparation

Could Mystic Meg work out what's been going on at Marketing Edinburgh? (Picture: Julie Bull)

Mystic Meg famed astronomer dies aged 80 after secluded life with cats

Margaret Lake, known as Mystic Meg, has died aged 80 (Photo: PA)

Iconic British astrologer Mystic Meg dies aged 80 after short illness

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)

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

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.

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)

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)

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

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)

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.

The 15 hospitals with the most staff shortages in England

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)

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 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)

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