30 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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3 d. ago Pregnant women urged to get three vaccines amid UK winter virus surge

The UK Health Security Agency has urged pregnant women to get three vaccines as winter viruses put pressure on the NHS

Politics

6 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

Events

6 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

Science

6 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

Science

6 d. ago Warning Scotland's flu outbreak could 'overwhelm' NHS wards as spread raised to 'high level'

A nursing union has warned that “a surging flu virus could soon overwhelm” wards and A&E departments.

Events

7 d. ago Super flu: Where are the hotspots in London as 'tidal wave' of virus rips through the capital

Health chiefs are urging Londoners to get the flu vaccine amid fears of a virus surge ahead of Christmas

Science

7 d. ago Super flu hospital cases in London jump 47% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Events

7 d. ago Super flu hospital cases in London jump 48% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Events

7 d. ago Superflu hospital cases in London jump 48% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Events

7 d. ago Norovirus and 'superflu' winter virus double whammy cripples NHS as cases soar

Flu admissions have jumped to 2,660 daily as health chiefs warn norovirus is also spreading rapidly through wards - the dual virus surge is putting unprecedented pressure on the NHS

Science

7 d. ago NHS says second virus surging 35% as hospitals battle 'unprecedented flu

NHS England says hospitalisations for norovirus have surged by 35 per cent as the health service battles surging 'super flu' cases and faces a 'worst case scenario' December

Science

7 d. ago Superflu cases rising sharply in London, warns public health chief amid fears of virus surge before Christmas

Dr Yimmy Chow stressed that Londoners have just days to get the flu vaccine to ensure maximum protection before Christmas Day

Events

8 d. ago Where to get a flu vaccine as mutated H3N2 'superflu' virus drives surge in cases

A 'nasty strain' of flu is driving an intense wave of the virus, with hospitals across the UK under strain

Science

2 w. ago Brits issued with urgent warning on Christmas toys as kids left hospitalised

Dr Punam has spoken about the dangers of some small items on BBC Morning Live, all of which can be found in popular kids’ toys

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3 w. ago The virus behind a surge in hospitalisations in kids under 5

The UKHSA said the potentially life-threatening virus is the leading cause of infant mortality worldwide

Science