8 h. ago Infectious disease expert reveals viruses to worry about as 'super flu' overwhelms US... including one that could put the world 'on cusp of a pandemic'

As an infectious diseases physician and researcher, I'll be keeping an eye on a few viruses in 2026 that could be poised to cause infections in unexpected places or in unexpected numbers.

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35 h. ago Fewer kids are vaccinated this year despite ‘super flu’ surging through communities

This is the worst flu season in decades, with at least 18 million people infected so far this year

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63 h. ago ACLU sues Trump administration for ‘racial profiling campaign’ against Somali and Latino communities in Minnesota surge – live

Lawsuit comes as state governor Tim Walz urges Trump to ‘turn the temperature down’ after president threatens to invoke Insurrection ActTrump threatens to use Insurrection Act in MinnesotaPeople affected by the US visa freeze: share your experienceDonald Trump is in Washington today. He’s due to meet with Mariá Corina Machado – Venezuela’s opposition leader – at 12:3opm ET. At the moment that’s closed to the press but we’ll let you know if that changes and bring you the latest.Later, Trump is set to host the champions of the 2025 Stanley Cup, the Florida Panthers, at the White House. We’ll be watching to get his reaction to the news of the day. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago We survived the Caribbean cruise from HELL... they closed the bathrooms as the horror swept the decks and FOURTEEN members of our dream family trip were stricken

What was meant to be a dream cruise quickly descended into horror.

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7 d. ago Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids

Doctors fear this week’s unprecedented changes to federal vaccine recommendations will stoke vaccine hesitancy even more, pose challenges for pediatricians and parents and ultimately lead to more illness and death among children

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8 d. 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

Science

9 d. 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

Science

1 week ago Super flu warning as virus ‘bounces back’ after Christmas and New Year

NHS leaders fear a double peak and prolonged flu season as children go back to school after the festive break - which could drive more infections

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1 week 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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1 week ago 'Stop taking medication' alert to 1.5million Brits as 'super flu' sweeps country

Flu is rife at this time of year

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1 week ago 1.5million Brits told to stop taking meds as 'super flu' sweeps UK

It's an annual problem

Science

1 week ago Pandemic 2026 warning as doctors raise concerns over four leading diseases in UK

The beginning of 2026 has seen unprecedented outbreaks of 'super flu' across the UK and doctors are concerned about what the next 12 months will bring.

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1 week ago 'Key symptom' of gruesome 'superflu' sweeping UK as doctors issue warning

The brutal 'super flu' strain is understood to have mutated over the summer and poses an increased risk to vulnerable and older people because it has evolved around the defence offered by the flu jab

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1 week ago Pandemic 2026 warning: FOUR diseases doctors most worried about after UK outbreaks

Flu, Mpox and Victorian disease rubella are among the diseases doctors are most worried about for the upcoming 12 months, after unprecedented outbreaks of 'super flu' across the UK

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Reason you're sick AGAIN after 'super flu' as new 'mystery bug' sweeps UK

A pharmacist shares why exactly Brits are experiencing a new 'mystery illness' right after the dreaded 'super flu' as people across the country start 2026 sick in bed

Politics

2 w. ago 'Super' virus spreading uncontrollably... as New York sees most flu cases ever and experts warn 'we don't know when it will stop'

Cases of a 'super virus' are exploding across the US, with some states seeing more cases than ever before. Experts have also warned that there seems to be no end in sight for the surge.

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2 w. ago NHS issues major 'super flu' update after H3N2 strain surge in England

Over 3,000 flu patients remain hospitalised as doctors warn the NHS is 'not out of danger yet' with winter viruses despite slight fall in cases as we head into the Near Year

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2 w. ago New ambulance fleet rolled out in London as NHS battles super flu surge

The £75million investment in 500 emergency units represents one of the biggest upgrades to the NHS fleet in years

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2 w. ago NHS 'not out of danger' as cold snap threatens hospitals amid super flu wave

Health officials warn hospitals still remain 'extremely busy' with around 95 per cent of beds filled

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