Flu

Flu vaccinations will be available from September 1

Flu vaccinations now available for children and pregnant women

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

Around one in six adults and 20% of children in the UK have low levels of vitamin D

Vitamin D can help protect against the flu - new study finds

Almost all children have had an RSV infection at least once before they're two years old.

How to avoid the lesser-known virus that could be worse than a cold

Boosting your immune system can help keep your health in check against the flu and other winter illnesses.

These 6 simple steps can help you beat the winter flu

There are steps parents can take to protect their children from the flu this winter.

Take these 3 steps to protect your child from the flu

Most people will have had at least one adenovirus infection before the age of 10.

Adenovirus: how to avoid catching highly contagious 'mystery illness'

The NHS has warned 'the worst is far from over'.

NHS warns ‘worst is far from over’ as cases of winter illnesses rise

Cases of adenovirus are increasing, according to latest data.

Adenovirus: signs of 'mystery illness' with symptoms worse than a cold

Flu can easily spread through close contact this Christmas.

Flu symptoms to look out for after Christmas and how to avoid it

A general view of staff on a NHS hospital ward. PIC: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

Visitors to QA asked to wear masks as flu cases soar

Cases of the flu are surging ahead of the holiday season.

Warning to protect yourself from 'super flu' before Christmas

The NHS are asking people to protect themselves from a 'tripledemic' of RSV, Covid and flu this winter.

Warning to patients over 'flu-demic' this winter as cases yet to peak

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

How to avoid catching the flu as cases rise

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
The flu season has hit ‘unusually early’ this year 🤧
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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

The varieties of Fisherman's Friend on offer this winter

Ad Feature Gen Z take the most sick days - The new face of self-care this winter

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

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

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

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

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
The symptoms of freshers’ flu can be similar to other illnesses 🤧
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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

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

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

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

Delightful scenes as adorable puffins return to British beauty spot

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

Cases of HMPV have been surging in China.

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

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

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

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?

Norovirus is highly contagious and cannot be killed by alcohol hand gels.

Parents warned to keep children with these symptoms off school

Flu admissions almost doubled in the first week of 2025 compared to the last week of 2024.

Flu patients in Portsmouth almost doubled in the space of a week

Cases of HMPV have been surging in China.

HMPV symptoms to look out for - and should we be worried?

Cases of the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus remain high across the UK.

How to tell the difference between flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) sent out a message on social media on Wednesday, January 8 as Queen Alexandra Hospital continues to be faced with a large number of patients.

QA Hospital appeals for help from public as services "stretched"

A critical incident has been declared at Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, as well as Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's hospital in Basingstoke.

Critical incidents announced at Hampshire hospitals

The number of people being hospitalised with flu in England is "rising at a very concerning rate", with Covid, Norovirus and RSV also pressurising hospitals.

Flu hospitalisations rising at "very concerning rate"

More than 50% of people infected with Covid have reported sneezing as a symptom on the ZOE Covid app. Interestingly it tends to be more common among people who have been vaccinated and then tested positive for the virus.

Flu symptoms to look out for as NHS warn about 'worst ever' flu season

The NHS are urging those who are eligible to get the flu vaccine.

People urged to protect themselves as hospital admissions for flu soar

Fermented garlic and honey is a home remedy for symptoms of the flu that has been trending on social media.

What is the viral fermented garlic and honey flu hack - does it work?

People who are eligible are being encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the 'quad-demic'.

What is the 'quad-demic'? Symptoms of Covid, RSV, norovirus and flu

Pharmacist shares how to spot the difference between sore throat, strep and Covid symptoms.

Is it Covid, strep or a sore throat? Worrying symptoms to look out for