3 h. ago Paracetamol alert given to anyone taking it for cold and flu symptoms

A pharmacist has issued an important warning about paracetamol when taking common cold and flu remedies that already contain the painkiller, highlighting lesser-known facts about the widely-used drug that everyone should be aware of

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7 h. ago Pharmacist issues paracetamol warning to anyone with cold and flu symptoms

A pharmacist has issued a paracetamol warning to anyone who's suffering with cold and flu symptoms. Pharmacist Anum said it's vital to know before taking the medication

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48 h. ago 'Overwhelming' symptom is a key sign of flu as cases surge in Scotland

Public Health Scotland has warned there is currently a 'high level' of flu activity

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48 h. ago Flu alert as doctor warns of 'overwhelming' symptom amid surge in cases

Flu levels are continuing to rise in the UK, and a doctor has shared some of the key differences between the illness and a cold

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50 h. ago New flu strain putting severe pressure on healthcare across Europe, says WHO

At least 27 of 38 countries in WHO’s European region are reporting high or very high influenza activity, body saysEurope live – latest updatesAn intense surge in flu cases driven by a newly dominant virus strain is sweeping across Europe, placing healthcare systems in several countries under severe pressure, the World Health Organization has said.The WHO said on Wednesday that at least 27 of the 38 countries in its European region were reporting “high or very high influenza activity”, with more than half of patients with flu-like symptoms testing positive in six countries including Ireland, Serbia, Slovenia and the UK. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago 'Key' symptoms of H3N2 flu strain to spot as illness spreads throughout UK

A pharmacist has shared the key symptoms to look out

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3 d. ago Should we wear masks this flu season? Here’s what the evidence says

NHS leaders are encouraging people with symptoms to wear masks in public, but do they actually work?

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4 d. ago Symptoms of H3N2 'super flu' and how to get a flu vaccine before Christmas

Those eligible for the free NHS flu jab are urged to get protected now as flu hospitalisations soar

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4 d. ago The truth about the ‘super flu’ and the severity of this flu season

Here’s what you need to know about this year’s flu season and how to protect yourself

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5 d. ago What is the H3N2 flu strain and how serious is it? Symptoms and advice as UK cases surge

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

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6 d. ago NHS urges 'call 999' for severe flu symptoms as hospitalisations surge

NHS guidance reminds people with flu to call 999 if they experience severe symptoms, as the health service faces record demands with flu hospitalisations up 55%

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6 d. ago Flu vaccine: Everything you need to know about jab, from side effects to paying for it

Here’s everything to know about who should get the flu vaccine and how it works

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6 d. ago RSV symptoms that may seem like flu as cases continue to rise

RSV is a common virus that can cause cold and flu symptoms, and it can be serious for babies and older adults

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6 d. ago Symptoms as virus spreading across UK 'may be mistaken for flu'

Some of the warning signs may be similar to the flu or common cold

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6 d. ago As shops start to 'lock away' Lemsip to prevent panic buying, a pharmacist names the OTC remedies that will GENUINELY help relieve symptoms of the mutant flu

This year's flu season has hit harder than usual, with a wave of mutant superflu sweeping the UK, even prompting some supermarkets to lock Lemsip behind security boxes.

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7 d. ago Do you have the super flu – or just a cold? Here’s how to tell the difference

The flu has several distinguishing symptoms

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7 d. ago Super flu – latest: Streeting says ‘terrifying’ virus surge and doctors’ strike could collapse NHS

Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year

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7 d. ago The key difference between cold and 'super flu' symptoms as NHS braces for winter crisis

There are a few key symptoms to help you distinguish between a cold and a flu - as cases of H3N2 'super flu' surge

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7 d. ago Super flu – latest: Streeting ‘genuinely fearful’ of NHS collapse as virus surges ahead of doctors’ strike

Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year

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7 d. ago All K virus symptoms as 'scrooge' H3N2 flu strain surges across UK ahead of Christmas

NHS chiefs have warned Brits to look out for symptoms and get the flu jab sooner rather than later amid concerns the new strain could cause one of the worst flu seasons to date - potentially ruining Christmas for many

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