14 h. ago Crucial 'super flu' symptoms to monitor as toddler left 'paralysed' by bug

A killer virus has devastated the US, leaving no fewer than nine children dead and one two-year-paralysed after she fought for her life in hospital for several weeks

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19 h. ago UK a ‘long way from end of flu season’, expert warns as he reveals why older people are more susceptible to this year’s outbreak

Flu rates are ‘showing no signs of a drop’ in over-85s, a leading epidemiologist has warned

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40 h. ago The warming meal proven to help you recover from colds and flu faster

Studies show this classic home remedy for colds can actually ease symptoms

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41 h. ago Super flu or a just cold? Here are the key symptoms to look out for

Here are the key differences between cold and flu symptoms

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43 h. ago Moment Met PC on trial for GBH Tasers man ‘who fell 6ft’ and was left paralysed

Jurors hear Leonard Sandiford was running away from constable Liam Newman when stunned in east London

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61 h. ago Heel prick test for SMA now: Five questions answered about muscle wasting disease

Gene therapies can now prevent newborns with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) being left paralysed - but only if administered at birth before damage has occurred

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3 d. ago Warning that flu symptoms are changing as US already suffering worst season in 25 years: ‘We’re really worried what’s to come’

Last year was the deadliest flu season for kids since CDC record-collecting began 20 years ago

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4 d. ago 30 states now in worst tier for CDC flu designation as cases spike across the nation

More than 90% of the H3N2 infections analyzed were a new version — known as the subclade K variant

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6 d. ago Grim reason 'super flu' is causing Brits to vomit bile as key symptoms explained

Mutant H3N2 flu is hitting the UK hard, with the strain having mutated seven times over the summer. Now experts have warned that eligible members of the public should get their flu jab

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8 d. ago 'My abusive ex left me paralysed after I refused to kiss him on New Year's Eve'

Janine Kazmi had expected to spend New Year's Eve celebrating with her ex partner, but when he leaned in for a kiss and she refused, he turned her life upside down

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1 week ago Man, 26, dies after grogginess caused by 'flu' was revealed to be symptom of deadly brain tumour

When Kieran Shingler first started experiencing grogginess and a runny nose, he put it down to having the flu-unaware it was a warning sign of the brain tumour that would kill him.

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1 week ago NHS workers share 3 key differences between cold and flu symptoms

With a super flu outbreak affecting the UK, it's important to know the difference between a cold and flu. Berkshire NHS has shared three key differences to look out for

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1 week ago NHS shares 3 symptoms to tell difference between cold and flu

It's quite common to have a cold around this time of the year, but how do you know if your chesty cough and runny nose is actually a sign you have the flu instead?

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2 w. ago Pharmacist lists flu virus symptoms to look out for as superflu spreads

Thousands of people are falling ill with a variety of winter illnesses but the new H3N2 flu strain is putting particular pressures on hospitals

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2 w. ago Two symptoms when eating may signal Covid rather than flu or RSV, warns UKHSA

The UK Health Security Agency has warned Britons to be aware of high levels of seasonal bugs, and has outlined the key symptoms to look out for - including one distinctive sign when eating

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2 w. ago Symptom when you eat that suggests Covid rather than flu or RSV

This specific symptom is usually the giveaway sign that you have Covid rather than something else

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2 w. ago These are the states seeing the biggest impact from the flu tearing across the nation

The virus is particularly serious for children, with one doctor warning parents too look out for three key symptoms

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2 w. ago One demographic urged to get flu vaccine ‘as soon as possible’

Leading medical bodies representing more than 90,000 health professionals have issued an urgent plea

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2 w. ago Symptom at dinner could mean you have flu as England reports record high cases

Flu cases in hospital reached 3,140 by the end of last week – the highest ever for this time of year

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2 w. ago Cold, flu or Covid? Symptoms explained as winter illnesses sweep the UK ahead of Christmas

How to tell if your symptoms are a common cold, flu or Covid as a 'super flu' wave hits NHS hospitals

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