3 h. ago UKHSA issues flu warning after 'early' spike as cases and hospital admissions rise

Health experts warn of a rise in positive tests for flu in the past week, with flu season coming early

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4 h. ago Flu season has come early, health experts warn as people urged to get jab

Cases of flu are up across all the datasets monitored by the UK Health Security Agency, particularly in children.

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8 h. ago One key symptom could mean your illness is Covid not flu as cases rise

The NHS has warned that cases of both Covid and flu have been on the rise in recent weeks

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31 h. ago How to tell if you have Covid, cold or flu as experts warn of 'worrying' surge in UK Covid cases

Coughs and colds are seemingly rampant at the moment. Here's how to tell the difference between common winter viruses

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32 h. ago Vapers warned as habit can make Covid 'more severe and long lasting'

Two new strains are behind a spike that has hospitalised thousands of people

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50 h. ago Warning issued over flu season with five groups urged to get the vaccine

Recent vaccine policy changes have created some confusion, particularly around COVID-19 vaccines

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7 d. ago Killer Victorian disease that could be mistaken for Covid surges 13.6% – the 6 symptoms Brits are urged to look out for

CASES of a killer disease prevalent during the Victorian era have been on the rise - and symptoms could be mistaken for flu or Covid, warn health chiefs. The disease is preventable and curable, making rapid identification and treatment crucial. New data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) revealed levels of tuberculosis (TB)...

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7 d. ago Three things you should avoid after getting a flu jab, according to doctors

An estimated 30million people in the UK will be offered a flu vaccine to reduce their chance of infection this winter, but doctors have warned taking paracetamol could make side effects worse.

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8 d. ago Flu vaccine warning as NHS says 'wait' if you have one symptom

The flu jab is offered every year to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu - but there are some cases in which you shouldn't get vaccinated.

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1 week ago UK bans six food items from EU flights from today with £5,000 fine

The UKHSA has issued a stern warning to holidaymakers returning this October half term, with officials threatening to impose hefty £5,000 fines for bringing everyday items back through customs

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2 w. ago The people eligible for a free flu jab as winter warning issued

Those with long-term health conditions are being told to book their appointment

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2 w. ago UKHSA issues 'avoid contact' alert as new Covid strain spreads

The Status or XFG strain is the most prevalent, according to the latest figures

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2 w. ago 'The most important thing': UKHSA issues advice on new Covid mutations as cases rise

Cases of Covid have been rising across the UK 🤧

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2 w. ago Four symptoms that could mean you have new Covid variant and not a cold or flu

Health experts are warning people about the 'tripledemic' threat as cases of flu, RSV and the new Covid variant Stratus are all on the rise.

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2 w. ago UKHSA issues urgent alert to Brits with Covid symptoms as 'Stratus' variant spreads in UK

Health bosses have revealed whether current Covid variants are anything to worry about as cases begin to rise this autumn

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3 w. ago Canada: order to cull more than 400 ostriches over bird flu fears ruffles feathers

Activists and Trump supporters protest at Universal Ostrich Farms even after 69 birds succumbed to flu-like illnessPolice have warned that the growing furore around a Canadian ostrich farm – fanned by animal rights activists and prominent allies of Donald Trump – has led to intimidation, harassment and death threats against businesses in a small British Columbia town.Universal Ostrich Farms, near the town of Edgewood, was ordered in May to cull more than 400 birds, amid fears of an outbreak of H5N1 avian flu, and earlier this week officials seized control of the business. Sixty-nine birds have already died after the outbreak of a flu-like illness, but on Wednesday Canada’s supreme court issued an interim stay on the cull order as it weighed whether to hear the case. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Canada: order to cull over 400 ostriches sparks death threats for local businesses

Activists and Trump supporters protest at Universal Ostrich Farms even after 69 birds succumbed to flu-like illnessPolice have warned that the growing furore around a Canadian ostrich farm – fanned by animal rights activists and prominent allies of Donald Trump – has led to intimidation, harassment and death threats against businesses in a small British Columbia town.Universal Ostrich Farms, near the town of Edgewood, was ordered in May to cull more than 400 birds, amid fears of an outbreak of H5N1 avian flu, and earlier this week officials seized control of the business. Sixty-nine birds have already died after the outbreak of a flu-like illness, but on Wednesday Canada’s supreme court issued an interim stay on the cull order as it weighed whether to hear the case. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Canada: order to cull over 400 ostriches sparks protests and death threats

Activists and Trump supporters protest at Universal Ostrich Farms even after 69 birds succumbed to flu-like illnessPolice have warned that the growing furore around a Canadian ostrich farm – fanned by animal rights activists and prominent allies of Donald Trump – has led to intimidation, harassment and death threats against businesses in a small British Columbia town.Universal Ostrich Farms, near the town of Edgewood, was ordered in May to cull more than 400 birds, amid fears of an outbreak of H5N1 avian flu, and earlier this week officials seized control of the business. Sixty-nine birds have already died after the outbreak of a flu-like illness, but on Wednesday Canada’s supreme court issued an interim stay on the cull order as it weighed whether to hear the case. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Thomas Skinner 'death threats', rise to BBC stardom, and 'dark' marriage admission

The former Apprentice contestant is swapping the boardroom for the dancefloor

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3 w. ago 'Call 111 urgently' if you spot this skin symptom amid UKHSA alert

The UKHSA has issued a warning about measles, urging people to be aware of the symptoms and seek medical attention.

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