10 h. ago Patients being 'treated in cupboards' as NHS hospitals ravaged by 'superflu'

Doctors are warning people to get their vaccine as a "last chance" to provide protection from the flu as hospitals struggle to cope with a staggering rise in cases of the disease

Science

10 h. ago Three ways to stay well or speed up recovery without splashing out as flu season hits

FLU season has started early with cases rising around the country. Here are some ways you can stay well or speed up your recovery without hurting your bank balance . . . GET JABBED: The flu vaccine will help protect you from becoming seriously unwell. The sooner you have it during winter, the more you will benefit from...

Events

16 h. ago Health chief issues update on flu jab stock amid 'surge' as Brits given 'last chance' warning

Some pharmacies are struggling to get flu vaccines as demand surges

Events

16 h. ago Flu jabs 'run out' in Boots update as NHS tells people 'get vaccinated' as infections soar

Worried customers complain about pre-booked injections as one says 'Boots have cancelled 4 appointments on me'

Science

20 h. ago Q&A: As mutant 'super flu' sparks NHS meltdown with hospital 'critical incidents' and mask mandates, why is flu worse than ever before? Should I still get a jab? And what are the key symptoms?

With concerns rising by the day, here's everything you need to know about the mutant flu-and how to protect yourself from the virus.

Science

20 h. ago What you need to know about the flu jab as 'super flu' hospitalisations soar

The mutated H3N2 'super flu' is driving a surge in cases

Science

21 h. ago Scramble for flu jabs sweeps Britain as people struggle to find appointments and are turned away by pharmacies: Health chief warns, 'be prepared to travel or try multiple places'

A pharmacy leader has warned that Britons may need to travel out of their local areas to get their flu vaccination as chemists struggle to cope with an increase in demand.

Events

21 h. ago Should I get a flu jab this winter to fight off H3N2 ‘super flu’?

New strain of virus appears to be hitting people harder and lasting for longer than expected

Politics

22 h. ago What is causing the surge in flu cases – and how to protect yourself

There is one factor likely to be behind the spike in people catching flu this year

Politics

29 h. ago Chemists 'are running low on jabs' as 'superflu' numbers surge across Britain

Chemists warned people who want to be vaccinated should expect to travel or try several pharmacies amid a shortage of flu jabs appointments in some places.

Politics

38 h. ago Flu jab urgent one day deadline as NHS warns 'it's now or never'

The new H3N2 “subclade K” strain is behind a recent surge in cases of a particularly nasty flu this winter

Events

44 h. ago How to get flu jab in Greater Manchester as North West braces for 'worst flu season'

A mutated 'superflu' is driving an unusually early and intense wave of the virus

Sport

44 h. ago 'Superflu' warning as cases skyrocket and schools forced to close across Britain

The NHS has urged people to get their flu vaccines urgently as a 'superflu' spreads rapidly across the UK - several schools have also had to close as many fall ill

Events

46 h. ago Why so many people are getting the flu – and how to protect yourself

About 20% more people will be infected this flu season than experts would normally expect

Politics

46 h. ago What we know about flu variant A/H3N2 K: The strain behind 90 per cent of cases

Flu seasons dominated by this variant tend to be more severe

Politics

49 h. ago Five reasons why it's worth paying £20 to get the flu vaccine

If more people get the flu vaccine, the chances that someone who is unable to have it will catch the disease will be lower

Economics

60 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

Events

66 h. ago NHS boss tells public to 'wear a mask' amid urgent UK warning

Health chiefs have told people to wear a mask in public as a 'very nasty' strain of flu circulates

Events

69 h. ago What we know about A/H3N2 K: The flu variant behind 90 per cent of cases

This flu season has started a few weeks earlier than in previous years

Politics

69 h. ago Flu season is here. Here’s how to protect yourself from getting sick

There are concerns that the UK may be on track for one of its worst flu seasons ever

Politics