Experts fear this year's flu season could be particularly brutal, with a number of mutations spreading through the summer, and have issued an urgent 'SOS' warning for people to get their jabs Events
Lloyds Pharmacy doctor has issued flu advice as early wave hits the NHS Events
The UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA's) latest surveillance data shows cases have increased Events
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. Science
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 Events
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 Science
Flu cases and hospitalisations are on the rise across England as the NHS issues an urgent warning Events
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. Events
Health bosses warn England's 'biggest ever flu season' could be round the corner Politics
