11 h. ago What is the H3N2 flu strain? Health experts issue warning as cases rise

Health bosses are warning this winter could see the ‘most severe flu outbreak in decades’

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34 h. ago UK braces for 'worst flu season on record' as experts warn Britons may have 'two or three viruses' at once

Leading virologists fear a bad flu outbreak could leave people vulnerable to other seasonal illnesses at the same time, such as norovirus and cold-like RSV.

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35 h. ago Experts explain sinister reason why 'mutant' flu is causing people to vomit BILE: 'It's a common symptom'

Experts believe the H3N2 strain may be more severe because genetic mutations have made it 'hotter' and 'nastier', leaving people more vulnerable to infections.

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36 h. ago Public urged to do one thing ahead of 'very bad' flu season as experts warn of 'worrying' epidemic

As flu cases begin to climb, health experts warn Britain could be hit with a 'very bad' flu season

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45 h. ago As UK braces for 'worst flu season on record' experts warn Britons may succumb to 'two or three infections' at the same time

Leading virologists fear a bad flu outbreak could leave people vulnerable to other seasonal illnesses at the same time, such as norovirus and cold-like RSV.

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56 h. ago Virus expert explains why this year's flu strain is much worse than usual

Health experts warn this year's flu virus is more severe and spreading faster than usual

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58 h. ago Why is the mutant flu strain more dangerous than normal? And HOW does it kill? As UK braces for 'worst flu season on record', experts explain

Figures show flu cases are already more than three times higher than the same point last year, largely driven by a surge among school-aged children.

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60 h. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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6 d. ago UK braced for 'worst flu season on record' as experts warn THOUSANDS could die and NHS issues 'flu jab SOS'

NHS England chief executive Sir Jim Mackey said there was 'no doubt' this winter will be one of the toughest the health service has ever faced, with hospitals at capacity.

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6 d. ago Thousands of people could die in bad flu wave this winter – experts

People are being urged to get a flu jab to protect against the virus, which has swept Australia and is now taking hold in the UK.

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8 d. ago Key symptom that means you have flu and not a cold as NHS warns of 'concerning rise'

Experts have said the flu season has hit "more than a month earlier" than usual

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2 w. ago Common infections raise the risk of heart attack and stroke by FIVE times

Suffering from one of several common infections could raise your risk of a heart attack or stroke, new research suggests.

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2 w. ago Stay home and wear a mask warning as four winter bugs spreading across the UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning to the public due to a rise in illnesses such as flu, Covid, the common cold, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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2 w. ago Parents urged to vaccinate children against flu ‘wildfire’ as cases rise

Experts said flu has hit early this year, with a worrying increase among children.

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3 w. ago Flu warning as experts explain why virus outbreak could be worse this year

Flu cases are already rising in England as experts warn that the common virus could wreak more havoc than usual this year, with cases spiking in children and young adults

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3 w. ago Fears grow of new pandemic as suspicious virus starts spreading in China

Experts in China have studied a new variant of the flu which has the potential to jump from animals to humans, as well as spreading through air after it was first found in cattle

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3 w. ago Covid, cold and flu symptoms 'instantly relieved' with 2p item BBC's Dr Duke recommends

The doctor has revealed that an inexpensive kitchen cupboard essential can address symptoms

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3 w. ago UKHSA issues flu warning after 'early' spike as cases and hospital admissions rise

Health experts warn of a rise in positive tests for flu in the past week, with flu season coming early

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