3 h. ago 'Nastier' mutant strain means UK could see worst flu season in a decade

Japan has closed schools and the UKHSA is urging people to 'avoid contact' as a doctor says to 'isolate' for seven days

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15 h. ago NHS 24 technical issue as Scots told to only call 111 'if urgent'

NHS 24 has advised Scots only to use its 111 telephone service if they are in need of urgent care.

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47 h. ago How to steer clear of this year's flu epidemic as UK braces for 'worst season on record'

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.

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52 h. ago NHS issues alert for Bonfire weekend as four issues may need A and E treatment

Bonfire weekend sees a person searching for advice on burns every 30 seconds on the NHS website

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53 h. ago Lloyds Pharmacy issues flu warning as NHS says flu season 'has come month early'

Lloyds Pharmacy doctor has issued flu advice as early wave hits the NHS

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54 h. ago Lloyds Pharmacy's urgent alert as NHS says flu season 'has come a month early'

The UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA's) latest surveillance data shows cases have increased

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64 h. ago NHS braced for its worst ever winter with an early flu outbreak expected to kill thousands of patients in the wake of devastating doctors' strike

Sir Jim Mackey, chief executive of NHS England, warned a particularly bad flu season is likely to hit just as the service emerges from a five-day walkout by resident doctors.

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67 h. ago Flu hospitalisations soar in the UK as NHS issues 'urgent SOS' warning

Flu is on the rise, according to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), as GP data also shows viral illnesses are twice as high among children than is usual for the time of year

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67 h. ago NHS issues urgent call for flu jabs as virus cases triple last year's levels

The NHS has issued an urgent 'flu jab SOS' as cases of the virus have soared to triple those recorded at the same time last year, with just weeks to go before the worst of the flu season typically bites

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68 h. ago UKHSA warns of 'unusually early' flu season after NHS issues urgent 'SOS'

Flu cases and hospitalisations are on the rise across England as the NHS issues an urgent warning

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2 d. ago UKHSA warns that 'toughest ever' flu season could kill thousands

NHS chief executive Sir Jim Mackey warned that the NHS will be under severe strain in the coming months

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2 d. ago UK braced for 'worst flu season on record' as experts warn THOUSANDS could die and NHS issues 'flu jab SOS'

NHS England chief executive Sir Jim Mackey said there was 'no doubt' this winter will be one of the toughest the health service has ever faced, with hospitals at capacity.

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3 d. ago NHS issues urgent 'jab SOS' as cases of 'nasty' virus soar to triple last year's levels

Health bosses warn England's 'biggest ever flu season' could be round the corner

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5 d. ago Key symptom that means you have flu and not a cold as NHS warns of 'concerning rise'

Experts have said the flu season has hit "more than a month earlier" than usual

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5 d. ago NHS issues 'tell your doctor' alert for people taking painkiller gabapentin

The prescription-only medicine can have some side effects made worse with certain substances

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8 d. ago NHS issues pain warning as red flag can signal serious reaction to lansoprazole

Lansoprazole is is commonly used to treat a variety of stomach-related conditions, including heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and stomach ulcers

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9 d. ago 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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1 week ago NHS says 'call 999' if you get 'tingling' sensation in two areas

The NHS has issued a warning that if you experience 'tingling', particularly in two specific areas, it could be time to dial 999

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1 week ago NHS issue cough advice as expert warns Brits to avoid doing one thing in winter

There are three remedies said to be able to help with your cough, and one of them is something you probably already have at home

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1 week ago NHS issue message to people who wear contact lenses or glasses

People have been warned they're at risk of having common eye conditions - and it's likely you have it if you're wearing glasses or contacts

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