An early analysis suggests current vaccines may still be somewhat effective against the new version of the flu Events
With the worst of the flu season yet to descend on us, health experts are urging people to get their flu jabs to protect themselves from becoming 'seriously ill' Events
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. Events
As flu cases begin to climb, health experts warn Britain could be hit with a 'very bad' flu season Events
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. Events
Experts warn the UK could see its worst flu season in a decade after the virus appears to have changed 'more than expected' Politics
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 Events
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 Events