3 d. ago Parents urged to watch for symptom that could signal croup in children

Health officials are urging parents to look out for a 'distinctive barking cough' in young children that could be a sign of croup, a common winter illness affecting the windpipe and voice box

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4 d. ago UKHSA warning over symptoms in children that parents may spot at bedtime

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning on social media urging parents to watch for symptoms

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1 week ago UK schools hit with infestations as NHS lists symptoms to look out for

Parents can check their child daily to spot any warning signs

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1 week ago Mum's hand and foot turned blue before diagnosis changed her life

Chloe-Marie Gallagher, 33, was working as a beautician and raising three children when mysterious symptoms left her paralysed and using a wheelchair

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2 w. ago End of flu season could be 'months away' as health officials issue fresh warning

The UKHSA has issued a fresh warning over the 'unpredictable' virus

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3 w. ago Met Office 'risk to life' warning as 40cm snow to blanket UK with blizzards

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for snow and ice, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warning of a possible increase in deaths after issuing more severe warnings across England

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3 w. ago 'Rise in deaths' predicted as whole of England under amber health alert in

UKHSA officials warn the 'very cold' weather could have 'serious impacts' on health

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3 w. ago New Year snowstorm to hit UK with 'deaths likely' amber warning issued and travel chaos

The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has upgraded its amber weather warning to cover the whole of England as the New Year is expected to bring snow and colder temperatures

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4 w. ago Parents warned over ‘blind spot’ around babies and screen time

The impact of screen usage on babies is the topic of a new university study

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4 w. ago Amber cold warnings issued as Brits alerted to 'rise in deaths' over New Year

Two amber alerts for cold were issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) with affected services warned of a "rise in deaths" amid expected chilly weather

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4 w. ago ‘Rise in deaths’ predicted as amber cold health alerts issued in northern England

UKHSA warns vulnerable and elderly people may be at risk with temperatures to drop severely overnightAmber cold health alerts have been issued for northern England, with low temperatures predicted to cause a “rise in deaths” among vulnerable and elderly people.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued two amber warnings for north-east and north-west England, which will be in place between 8pm on Sunday until midday on Monday 5 January. Continue reading...

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