12 h. ago Wear a face mask if unwell to help stem flu ‘tidal wave’, say health officials

This year’s flu season started earlier than usual and is yet to reach a peak

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15 h. ago How to get the right care in the right place whether it’s for flu, sickness or a minor injury

WINTER is always a challenging time of year for the NHS with an increase of winter viruses and bugs hitting Scots. And to ease pressure on over-burdened services, health service experts are urging people to use the service that’s right for them. That way, everyone can keep well and get the care they need quickly,...

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17 h. ago What is 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

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27 h. ago NHS is facing the worst flu season ever... yet doctors are still planning their 'cruel' strike

The number of beds occupied by infected patients is already higher than ever for this time of year and rates are expected to pass the all-time high within days - with 'no peak in sight'.

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37 h. ago NHS boss reveals up to 8,000 people will be hospitalised with flu by next week

Sir Jim Mackey tells NHS England board meeting that flu patients will take up between 5,000 and 8,000 hospital beds every day amid worst flu season on record

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40 h. ago Number of flu patients in hospital at record level for time of year

This year’s flu season started earlier than usual and is yet to reach a peak.

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40 h. ago NHS England warns of sharp rise in flu patients as admissions more than double

The NHS said the report reflects its first weekly snapshot of pressures facing hospitals this winter, highlighting demand not only from respiratory illness but also gastrointestinal infections.

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2 d. ago How to REALLY boost your immune system this flu season – and the truth behind a 'quick fix'

The powerful strategies top health experts are using to strengthen their immune systems and stay healthy during cold and flu season

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3 d. ago Scotland's struggling NHS heading for 'collapse' this winter as flu cases spike by 45 per cent in a week and deaths hit double digits

Flu cases in Scotland have soared by 45 per cent in just a week amid warning the NHS is facing 'collapse' under the pressure.

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3 d. ago Flu cases surge in Scotland as visitors restricted amid vaccine mutation fears

Scotland’s flu season has started earlier than last year’s winter surge.

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3 d. ago London sees surge in 999 ambulance calls as flu season takes hold

London sees surge in 999 ambulance calls as flu season takes hold  BBC

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4 d. ago London GP warns capital faces “particularly bad” flu season as infections rise

Hackney GP Dr Tehseen Khan said this year’s flu strain appears to be more infectious and is leading to an increase in hospital admissions

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6 d. ago Dry bedding quickly indoors without a tumble dryer using one household item

Drying laundry in winter can be a challenge, but a sleep expert has shared tips to help get your bedding dry faster - and his best trick only requires a clean towel.

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8 d. ago Lanarkshire social care workers urged to get their flu vaccination this winter

The flu season is already underway in Scotland with cases continuing to increase over the last couple of weeks. Every vaccination helps reduce the risk of flu spreading in homes and care settings, keeping vulnerable individuals safe and services running smoothly.

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1 week ago West Lothian parliamentarians urge constituents to get winter flu jag

Almond Valley MSP Angela Constance and her Linlithgow counterpart Fiona Hyslop made the plea following the SNP Scottish Government’s announcement of a £20 million boost to strengthen social care and ease pressure on the NHS this winter.

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1 week ago Experts warn of ‘severe’ flu season with fears over new strain

An early analysis suggests current vaccines may still be somewhat effective against the new version of the flu

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1 week ago Bad season of bird flu in UK hits supply of Christmas turkeys

Availability of chickens and ducks also expected to be tight, with 5% of the seasonal flock culled so farUK poultry producers are battling a “bad season” of bird flu, with cases much worse than at this point last year, putting a squeeze on supplies of Christmas birds including turkeys, chickens and ducks.Two industry insiders said they expected supplies of all poultry to be tight ahead of the festive season, especially for organic and free-range birds, which are seen as the most vulnerable to infection. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago NHS 'kidney' warning for people taking 'widely used' blood pressure drug

More than 34 million prescriptions of the medication were dispensed last year to tackle hypertension and heart failure

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2 w. ago Flu activity is low, but experts worry about a new strain and vaccination rates

The U.S. flu season is starting slowly, and it’s not clear if it will be as bad as last winter’s

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2 w. ago The early sign you might have the new H3N2 flu strain as flu outbreak continues

There has been an unusually early start to the flu season 🚨

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