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

15 h. ago Super flu: Where are the hotspots in London as 'tidal wave' of virus rips through the capital

Health chiefs are urging Londoners to get the flu vaccine amid fears of a virus surge ahead of Christmas

Science

15 h. ago Super flu hospital cases in London jump 47% in a week as NHS faces worst

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Science

15 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 Last chance to be vaccinated against flu in time for Christmas, UKHSA warns Britons

The number of people in hospital in England with flu is at a record high for this time of year

Events

16 h. ago Super flu hospital cases in London jump 47% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Events

18 h. ago Super flu hospital cases in London jump 48% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Events

19 h. ago Superflu hospital cases in London jump 48% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Events

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

21 h. ago Flu vaccine shortages on eve of ‘last day to be fully protected’ for Christmas

Pharmacists insist you can still get flu vaccines but you may need to shop around after reports of some chemists running out just before the 'last day' for Christmas protection tomorrow

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

34 h. ago Superflu cases rising sharply in London, warns public health chief amid fears of virus surge before Christmas

Dr Yimmy Chow stressed that Londoners have just days to get the flu vaccine to ensure maximum protection before Christmas Day

Events

42 h. ago Where to get a flu vaccine as mutated H3N2 'superflu' virus drives surge in cases

A 'nasty strain' of flu is driving an intense wave of the virus, with hospitals across the UK under strain

Science

43 h. ago Top doctor issues stark warning about risks of mutant flu strain for children as hospital admissions surge

The new H3N2 flu strain is different to the strain that this year’s vaccines were designed to protect against

Events

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

45 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

45 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

46 h. ago Is this winter’s super flu worse than before and should you get a vaccine?

This year’s flu season started earlier with a new strain currently dominating cases

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