13 h. ago Is the H3N2 'super flu' more dangerous than normal flu? Symptoms and advice

A mutant 'superflu' has sparked a 'worst case scenario' alert from the NHS as cases soar

Science

13 h. ago Mutant 'superflu' ripping through the UK sparks fears of a vaccine shortage

Experts are warning that chemists are battling to cope with soaring demand for the vaccinations, with some stocks already running out

Politics

15 h. ago Superflu sparks NHS carnage as swamped A&Es turn record number of ambulances away amid fears crisis is going to get even worse with looming threat of strikes and ever

Health chiefs have warned that the NHS is facing the 'worst case scenario' this winter with the latest figures revealing that hospitals are already facing record demand.

Events

40 h. ago Now six hospitals declare 'critical incidents' as 'superflu' sparks NHS meltdown: Health chiefs order patients to wear masks

Bosses fear the 'calculated' disruption - at a time when hospital staffing rotas are 'very fragile' because of upcoming Christmas holidays and winter illness - will cause 'mayhem'.

Science

40 h. ago Superflu carnage sparks NHS meltdown fears as health chiefs beg doctors to postpone 'reckless' strikes in middle of terrifying outbreak

Bosses fear the 'calculated' disruption - at a time when hospital staffing rotas are 'very fragile' because of upcoming Christmas holidays and winter illness - will cause 'mayhem'.

Science

59 h. ago Symptoms of 'superflu' explained as H3N2 strain sparks NHS alert

A 'drifted' flu variant, known as A(H3N2) - or subclade K - has is driving a 'flu-demic' in the UK

Events