32 h. ago Scientists explain why flu season is so bad across the US and Canada this year

A highly-infectious flu subtype is driving a surge in cases – and experts are concerned

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53 h. ago BBC Dr Xand issues NHS cough syrup alert to anyone with cold or flu symptoms

The health expert appeared on BBC's Morning Live to share the information with viewers

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3 d. ago Heartbreak as ‘full of life’ boy, 2, dies suddenly after having ‘flu

A HEARTBROKEN family have paid tribute to their two-year-old boy who suddenly passed away just before his birthday. Hudson Martin was weeks away from turning three when he collapsed and died from a flu-like illness. The young boy from Knowle, Bristol, had been diagnosed with Kawasaki disease and developed symptoms since just seven months old....

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4 d. ago Toddler with illness that gave him 'flu like' symptoms dies suddenly at home

Hudson Martin, who had been diagnosed with Kawasaki disease, died just weeks away from his third birthday while playing at home

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4 d. ago Toddler, 2, dies suddenly at home as family heartbreakingly 'don't know what happened'

Hudson Martin was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease when he was just seven months old after developing flu-like symptoms, and went on to live a happy life before collapsing suddenly at home

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7 d. ago I’m an ER physician. Here’s why this flu season is hitting so hard

Colorado is in the midst of a record-breaking flu season, with doctors’ visits for flu-like illness at a 30-year record high

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8 d. ago New flu strain symptoms to watch for as doctors issue warning for UK

Doctors have issued warnings over a new strain of flu, known as subclade K, which is sweeping across the UK, with worrying new symptoms and pushing up hospital admissions

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8 d. ago Doctors warn of different symptoms as new flu strain spreads across UK

The number of people in hospital with flu increased at the start of this year with four hospital trusts declaring critical incidents due to significant pressures on services

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8 d. ago Doctors seeing different symptoms as new flu strain spreads across UK

You may feel sicker for longer and the usual treatments might not work

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9 d. ago Girl, 12, dies after being sent home from hospital with flu diagnosis

Azzurra Breda, 12, was taken to A&E after developing a fever and breathing difficulties, but doctors diagnosed her symptoms as flu and sent her home - she died on New Year's Eve, two days later

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9 d. ago Girl, 12, tragically dies on New Year's Eve after doctors dismissed symptoms as 'flu'

Azzurra Breda, from Italy, was taken to a paediatric A&E department after she developed a fever and breathing difficulties before her tragic death on New Year's Eve

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1 week ago Crucial 'super flu' symptoms to monitor as toddler left 'paralysed' by bug

A killer virus has devastated the US, leaving no fewer than nine children dead and one two-year-paralysed after she fought for her life in hospital for several weeks

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1 week ago UK a ‘long way from end of flu season’, expert warns as he reveals why older people are more susceptible to this year’s outbreak

Flu rates are ‘showing no signs of a drop’ in over-85s, a leading epidemiologist has warned

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1 week ago The warming meal proven to help you recover from colds and flu faster

Studies show this classic home remedy for colds can actually ease symptoms

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1 week ago Super flu or a just cold? Here are the key symptoms to look out for

Here are the key differences between cold and flu symptoms

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2 w. ago Warning that flu symptoms are changing as US already suffering worst season in 25 years: ‘We’re really worried what’s to come’

Last year was the deadliest flu season for kids since CDC record-collecting began 20 years ago

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2 w. ago 30 states now in worst tier for CDC flu designation as cases spike across the nation

More than 90% of the H3N2 infections analyzed were a new version — known as the subclade K variant

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2 w. ago Grim reason 'super flu' is causing Brits to vomit bile as key symptoms explained

Mutant H3N2 flu is hitting the UK hard, with the strain having mutated seven times over the summer. Now experts have warned that eligible members of the public should get their flu jab

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3 w. ago Man, 26, dies after grogginess caused by 'flu' was revealed to be symptom of deadly brain tumour

When Kieran Shingler first started experiencing grogginess and a runny nose, he put it down to having the flu-unaware it was a warning sign of the brain tumour that would kill him.

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3 w. ago NHS workers share 3 key differences between cold and flu symptoms

With a super flu outbreak affecting the UK, it's important to know the difference between a cold and flu. Berkshire NHS has shared three key differences to look out for

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