10 h. ago Turkeys in the UK to be vaccinated in a trial amid fears of a Christmas bird flu surge

Experts concerned about the rise in recent UK cases hope launching a trial on turkeys could help to offset a possible bird flu epidemic.

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6 d. ago What you need to know about H3N2 flu strain as UK cases rise

A mutated strain of flu is behind an unusually early surge in cases in the UK

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7 d. ago Christmas turkeys could be in short supply this year due to bird flu surge

Dozens of cases of the avian influenza have been reported in the last two months - with free range and organic particularly affected

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8 d. ago UK Christmas turkey shortage fears as 'super strain' bird flu sweeps farms

The UK is facing a Christmas turkey shortage as a 'super strain' of bird flu sweeps through farms, with retailers warning of empty shelves in butchers and supermarkets

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8 d. ago Christmas turkey shortage fears as UK farms hit by 'super strain' bird flu

A sharp rise in cases of bird flu across UK farms have raised fears of empty shelves in butchers and supermarkets across the country - just weeks before Christmas

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1 week ago Two groups could be more at risk of H3N2 flu strain as UK cases surge

Flu cases are rising much earlier this winter than previously, with numbers not yet at its peak

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2 w. ago Doctors warn of 'most severe flu outbreak in decades' as infections begin to surge

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'

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2 w. ago Warning of ‘most severe flu outbreak in decades’ as infections surge to December levels

NHS leaders have issued a “flu jab SOS” urging people to get protected

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2 w. ago Flu cases continue to rise as new H3N2 strain drives surge of infections

A 'drifted' flu strain is driving an unusually early start to the season as infections continue to rise

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2 w. ago Everything to know about mutant H3N2 flu strain as health officials issue 'important' alert

The flu virus has mutated, sparking an 'unusually early' surge in cases across England

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3 w. ago Warning that 10,000 Christmas dinners could be ruined as bird flu fears force new rule to be introduced across all of England

The rules, made in an effort to contain the current bird flu epidemic, apply to keepers of more than 50 birds and sellers of poultry products.

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last month Doctor explains what the colour of your snot means and when to contact your GP

As cold and flu season is upon us, a board certified ENT surgeon, Dr Sina Joorabchi has explained what the different colours of your mucus mean, as it can tell you what's going on in your body

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