5 h. ago Chikungunya virus symptoms and is there a vaccine after mosquito bite warning over rise in cases

Travellers are being urged to be vigilant 🦟

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5 h. ago Brits travelling to Spain urged to take 'extreme precautions' on holiday

Spain has been hit by a heatwave with the mercury hitting 32C in Seville this week and highs of 35C in Madrid and 31C in Barcelona. The UK has also been issued a yellow heat health warning

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21 h. ago Health warning issued on mosquito bites abroad amid rise in chikungunya cases

Chikungunya is a virus spread by mosquito bites, the symptoms of which include a sudden fever and joint pain

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21 h. ago Officials urge caution on mosquito bites abroad amid rise in chikungunya cases

The first cases of oropouche virus, all of which were linked to travel to Brazil, have also been reported in the UK.

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3 d. ago Major supermarket issues urgent do not eat warning over pork pies amid health risk

The shop has confirmed that the items can be returned to retailers for a complete refund

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3 d. ago Health chiefs issue warning as lunchbox favourite is linked to deadly botulism that almost killed a baby

The infant, after two weeks of constipation, suddenly developed extreme tiredness, a hoarse cry and noisy breathing, and struggled to eat.

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3 d. ago Do not eat warning issued as major supermarket chain recalls pork pies due severe risk

The supermarket urged customers to return the product to the store from where it was bought for a full refund or replacement. If purchased online, it provided a helpline number.

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3 d. ago Amber heat health warning as scorching temperatures could cause 'rise in deaths'

A heat health warning has been issued as 'significant impacts' are feared - temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-30s in parts of the UK over the next 48 hours

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3 d. ago Health warning issued for Greater Manchester as Met Office forecasts 30C heatwave

The UKHSA has issued a heat health alert across the North West

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4 d. ago Common prescription drug that can be fatal in UK heatwave if symptom goes ignored

As Brits brace themselves for the fourth heatwave of the summer, experts have issued a health warning for anyone taking a common prescription medication

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4 d. ago Major supermarket issues urgent ‘do not eat’ warning for popular snack due to ‘health risk’

The product can be brought back to stores for a full refund, the retailer has confirmed

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4 d. ago Heatwave health alert issued to large part of population with 'staying indoors warning'

As the temperatures rises again, experts are warning of a health risk posed to those staying inside too often throughout the year, with many suffering from a significant deficiency they're unaware of

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5 d. ago Canary Islands given rare red weather warning as tourists brace for extreme heat of 40C

The health department issued the warnings and told everyone to stay indoors where possible as the islands are set to face unusually high temperatures this weekend

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6 d. ago Yellow heat health warning issued as London braces for more scorching temperatures

Yellow heat health warning issued as London braces for more scorching temperatures  Newham Recorder

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6 d. ago Met Office issues official heatwave verdict as UK hit with heat health warnings

Health warnings have been issued ahead of the fourth official heatwave of 2025

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6 d. ago Health officials issue warning as alert announced with UK temperatures to hit 30C

Brits have been urged to 'take sensible precautions' ahead of the UK's next hot spell

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6 d. ago UK weather: Health warning issued as Britain braces for heatwave

Parts of the UK could see temperatures well above 30C, according to the Met Office

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6 d. ago Heat health alert issued for 6 UK regions as temperatures top 30C

Health warnings have been issued across England as Britain braces for another heatwave

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6 d. ago UK warm weather warning with 6 regions issued yellow heat health alert as temps hit 35C

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6 d. ago Health chiefs sound alarm over deadly thunderstorm asthma which has killed at least 10: 'EVERYONE is at risk'

A leading government health body has issued a warning related to an increasingly common reaction to thunderstorms-life-threatening asthma attacks.

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