14 h. ago Readers' Letters: Vaccine uptake levels may be in decline, but the nasty microbes have not gone away

As one of the very few virologists who worked on smallpox at a time when its extinction was imminent thanks to a vaccine, despite the vigorous activities of antivaxxers, I agree wholeheartedly with Dr Al Qutob's endorsement of vaccination (Letter,December 12) and the Scotsman's timely editorial about the flu vaccine as life saving public health measures. It is worth remembering that one of the 3,283 fatal cases of diphtheria in 1940 was Harry Hart, the young brother of June Almeida, the discoverer of human coronaviruses, and that his death was an important stimulus that lead to her becoming one of the best electron microscopists in the world.

Politics

29 h. ago Warning Scotland's flu outbreak could 'overwhelm' NHS wards as spread raised to 'high level'

A nursing union has warned that “a surging flu virus could soon overwhelm” wards and A&E departments.

Events

44 h. ago Scots children's hospital hit by record flu admissions amid huge rise in cases

Parents are being encouraged to get their children vaccinated to help prevent further hospitalisations.

Events

45 h. ago People taking the pill, inhalers or diabetes medicine issued NHS health alert

GP surgeries and pharmacies face reduced hours, with experts advising people to plan ahead

Science

45 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer clarifies 'wear a mask' advice in 'be careful' warning as flu cases soar

The Prime Minister has urged 'common sense' amid a rise in flu cases

Events

46 h. ago The two reasons why flu season is so bad this year as NHS issues 'worst case' warning

NHS figures show hospitalisations from flu have surged by more than half in just one week

Events

47 h. ago Flu hospital admissions rise across Scotland: All you need to know about increase in cases

Almost 1,000 people were admitted to hospitals across Scotland as a result of flu last week

Events

47 h. ago NHS issues mask warning for Scots in two areas as flu cases continue to climb

The NHS is taking extra measures to keep Scots safe as flu cases are expected to hit record numbers this year.

Events

3 d. ago Energy drinks warning as 'hidden' caffeine could increase stroke risk

NHS medics issued an alert in the British Medical Journal after a fit man in his 50s who drank eight cans a day, unaware of the hidden dangers, suffered a life-changing stroke

Events

3 d. ago Damning report on state of NHS shows why Scotland needs Labour to fix it

Scottish Labour saved the NHS from a devastating flu outbreak in 2000 and it can do so again

Politics

3 d. 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

4 d. ago Wear a mask on the Tube if you're unwell: NHS chief warns Londoners as superflu 'tidal wave' sweeps capital

Daniel Elkeles, head of NHS Providers which represents hospitals, told of a ‘tidal wave’ of flu sweeping through the capital and other parts of Britain

Events

4 d. ago NHS issues urgent flu vaccination warning as hospitalisations triple and schools shut amid 'superflu' outbreak

Health chiefs have warned people to get their flu jab 'as soon as possible' amid a 'particularly virulent' superflu, with 10 times more people hospitalised than at the same time two years ago

Events

4 d. ago Doctors are urged to call off strike as NHS issues urgent flu vaccination warning after London hospitalisations triple and schools shut amid 'superflu' outbreak

Medical leaders have pleaded with junior doctors to 'end their painful' strikes amid safety fears as it could clash with the worst outbreak in decades.

Events

4 d. ago NHS issues urgent flu vaccination warning after London hospitalisations triple and schools shut amid 'superflu' outbreak

The health service said it is 'bracing for an unprecedented flu wave this winter' with thrice as many Londoners being hospitalised in comparison to last year.

Events

5 d. ago Scots urged to pay for flu vaccine as outbreak will 'continue to rise over the coming weeks'

The flu outbreak is expected to spread across all of the Scotland in the coming weeks, the Health Secretary has warned.

Science

5 d. ago Scots should pay for flu vaccine if they can afford to, Health Secretary Neil Gray suggests

The flu outbreak is expected to spread across all of the Scotland in the coming weeks, the Health Secretary has warned.

Society

6 d. ago Visitors to Scots hospitals told to wear face masks amid flu outbreak

The situation will remain under review.

Science

7 d. ago NHS doctor warns parents to not buy these 9 toys for children this Christmas

Dr Lillie Parker, an NHS paediatric doctor working in Accident & Emergency, has issued a warning to parents over the hazards posed by several popular toys this Christmas

Events

7 d. ago Urgent UKHSA warning amid 'sharp rise' in flu cases with 'no peak in sight'

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an alert as flu cases and hospitalisations spike, with the NHS warning of an "unprecedented flu wave" this winter

Events