4 h. ago Flu activity is low, but experts worry about a new strain and vaccination rates

The U.S. flu season is starting slowly, and it’s not clear if it will be as bad as last winter’s

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36 h. ago Doctors warn of new ‘mutated’ flu strain that vaccine may not be as effective against

Public health experts say people should still get the vaccine – and as soon as possible – as it will still provide protection, including against serious illness

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37 h. ago Kim Kardashian reveals doctors warn her brain aneurysm could 'rupture' at any time from her high

Kim Kardashian revealed doctors were terrified that a brain aneurysm discovered during a recent scan could 'rupture' - and warned her that her lifestyle might be pushing her body to the edge.

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5 d. ago Doctors warn of 'most severe flu outbreak in decades' as infections begin to surge

With the worst of the flu season yet to descend on us, health experts are urging people to get their flu jabs to protect themselves from becoming 'seriously ill'

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7 d. ago ‘The White Lotus’ saw a surge in searches for one anxiety drug. Doctors give a stark warning

Taking lorazepam and drinking, like characters did on the show, can put people into a coma, doctors warn

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7 d. ago BBC doctor's warning as mutated flu 'more harmful for children'

An NHS doctor has issued a warning over a new flu variant

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7 d. ago Thousands of NHS doctors begin strike over pay as leaders warn of 'staff cuts'

Resident doctors in England have begun a five-day walkout

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7 d. ago UK issued urgent vaccine warning as worrying new virus strain emerges

Health officials have issued a renewed appeal for anyone eligible for a flu jab to get vaccinated as soon as possible, warning that cases are likely to rise further as the festive period approaches

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8 d. ago NHS may have to cut frontline staff and perform fewer operations and scans to cover the £240m cost of today's doctors' strike, health leaders warn

Thousands of resident doctors are due to walkout for five days from 7am today in a row over pay - despite pocketing rises worth 28.9 per cent over the past three years.

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8 d. ago NHS doctors go on strike as leaders warn industrial action could mean staff cuts

Some 77,000 resident doctors work in hospitals and community services, with thousands of them expected to strike for five days from Friday.

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8 d. ago NHS will be hit by winter chaos when doctors strike for 5 days from TODAY, health bosses warn

A FIVE-day doctors’ strike which starts today will trigger winter chaos in the NHS, health bosses warn.  Thousands of resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, in the British Medical Association will down tools until Wednesday.  It is the third winter in a row of pay protests and a major blow to hopes of cutting waiting lists....

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9 d. ago Everything to know about mutant H3N2 flu strain as health officials issue 'important' alert

The flu virus has mutated, sparking an 'unusually early' surge in cases across England

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1 week ago Flu strain 'KILL' warning with healthy kids getting 'very, very poorly' after infection

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has issued a major warning to parents to give kids a nasal spray vaccine, over H3N2 flu strain fears amid the ‘worst ever’ flu season

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1 week ago Health bosses issue flu vaccine update as mutant strain sparks 'unusually early' season

The UKHSA has 'strongly encouraged' the public to get vaccinated 'as soon as possible'

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1 week ago Doctor issues 'worrying' deadly flu virus update and claims it could be 'very bad' winter

Prof Adam Finn, Professor of Paediatrics, University of Bristol, urged people to get vaccinated ahead of the H3N2 flu which has developed some 'worrying mutations'

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1 week ago New flu mutation set to trigger 'bad flu year' in UK as NHS issues 'jab SOS'

Experts warn the UK could see its worst flu season in a decade after the virus appears to have changed 'more than expected'

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1 week ago Urgent flu 'SOS' warning over 'concerning' mutations and 'worst winter in a decade'

Experts fear this year's flu season could be particularly brutal, with a number of mutations spreading through the summer, and have issued an urgent 'SOS' warning for people to get their jabs

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1 week ago Killer flu warning for UK comes after virus mutates to beat immunity

Experts have warned the public amid concerns the worst flu season on record could hit the country this winter - a potentially deadly new virus mutation is behind the worry

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3 w. ago Top doctors raise alarm over early 'wave' of deadly respiratory virus... 'it's taking hold'

Doctors are raising the alarm over an early winter 'wave' of a deadly respiratory virus that is sweeping the US.

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