5 h. ago K virus: Expert lists top tips to avoid being ill to mutant flu during Christmas

It is thought the UK could face its worst flu season to date — with some hospitals, such as Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, already declaring critical incidents just weeks before Christmas

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9 h. ago Urgent 'super flu' two day vaccine warning as cases skyrocket across UK

People have been urged to get their flu vaccine in the next two days to ensure a flu-free Christmas

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10 h. ago I'm a pharmacist, this is how to protect yourself against the mutant flu sweeping the UK... right NOW

Health leaders believe the UK could face its worst flu season to date - with some hospitals already declaring critical incidents, imposing face mask rules and banning visitors.

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18 h. ago Superflu spreads across Europe: UK hospitals declare critical incidents and schools shut, cases surge in France and demand for face mask and medicine skyrockets in Spain

Daniel Elkeles, boss of NHS Providers, said Britons should start wearing a face mask on public transport and in offices if they are coughing and sneezing but are well enough to go to work.

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18 h. ago 'Superflu' rips through UK with hospitals declaring critical incidents

Hospitals have declared critical incidents and schools have been forced to bring back Covid-style “firebreak lockdowns” as a wave of mutant ‘super flu’ is spreading through the UK

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19 h. ago Government warns schools grappling with 'superflu' should only close in extreme circumstances as mutant strain spreads across Europe and more UK hospitals declare critical incidents

Headteachers are being told to consider the impact on education and wellbeing before an emergency shutdown due to the 'superflu' outbreak and to do their best to minimise disruption.

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26 h. ago NHS issues urgent flu vaccination warning as hospitalisations triple and schools shut amid 'superflu' outbreak

Health chiefs have warned people to get their flu jab 'as soon as possible' amid a 'particularly virulent' superflu, with 10 times more people hospitalised than at the same time two years ago

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27 h. ago Doctors are urged to call off strike as NHS issues urgent flu vaccination warning after London hospitalisations triple and schools shut amid 'superflu' outbreak

Medical leaders have pleaded with junior doctors to 'end their painful' strikes amid safety fears as it could clash with the worst outbreak in decades.

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30 h. ago Storm Bram LIVE: Met Office urgent 'danger to life' warnings for 17 UK regions

Strong winds and heavy rain are set for northwest Scotland, Wales, southwest England, Northern Ireland and northern England as well as southern and eastern Scotland

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30 h. ago Storm Bram LIVE: Met Office urgent 'danger to life' warnings for 16 UK regions

Strong winds and heavy rain are set for northwest Scotland, Wales, southwest England, Northern Ireland and northern England as well as southern and eastern Scotland

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31 h. ago Urgent warning to anyone taking cold and flu tablets or painkillers this winter

The UK's medicine watchdog has issued an important warning for anyone taking common sickness medication over winter

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32 h. ago Birmingham hospitals critical incident LIVE: Urgent warning after flu cases explosion

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

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33 h. ago NHS issues urgent flu vaccination warning after London hospitalisations triple and schools shut amid 'superflu' outbreak

The health service said it is 'bracing for an unprecedented flu wave this winter' with thrice as many Londoners being hospitalised in comparison to last year.

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38 h. ago Lemsip and Benylin NHS warning to anyone taking it for cold and flu symptoms

Some people may not be aware that they should not take the over-the-counter medicine if ill with a flu or cold

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41 h. ago Royal Stoke Hospital declares 'critical incident' and only attend if 'life

NHS Royal Stoke University Hospital has declared a "critical incident" after coming under "severe and sustained pressure" with an increased number of patients over the weekend

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42 h. ago GMB forced to halt live show for urgent Prince Harry announcement

Good Morning Britain was halted for a breaking update on Prince Harry as presenters shared he may get his armed protection back when he comes to the UK

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59 h. ago DR MAX PEMBERTON: These are the warning signs your winter cold is more than just flu and could be pneumonia... call 999 if you notice these symptoms

A patient I'll call Margaret came to see me a few weeks ago. She's 68, sensible, and not one to make a fuss. But as we chatted she mentioned she'd been battling a nasty cold for over a fortnight.

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2 d. ago 'Help protect yourself': Warning to those eligible for the flu jab as cases more than double

Hospital admissions for the flu have increased by 70% in one week 🚨

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3 d. ago Revealed: NHS doctor charged with sexually abusing 38 patients in his care including children is devoutly Christian father

Nathaniel Spencer, 38, of Quinton, Birmingham , is accused of targeting his alleged victims while working at hospitals in the West Midlands and Staffordshire between 2017 and 2021.

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3 d. ago Revealed: NHS doctor charged with sexually abusing 38 patients in his care including children is devoutly Christian Polish father

Nathaniel Spencer, 38, of Quinton, Birmingham , is accused of targeting his alleged victims while working at hospitals in the West Midlands and Staffordshire between 2017 and 2021.

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