3 h. ago NHS issues urgent flu vaccination warning as hospitalisations triple and schools shut amid 'superflu' outbreak

Health chiefs have warned people to get their flu jab 'as soon as possible' amid a 'particularly virulent' superflu, with 10 times more people hospitalised than at the same time two years ago

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4 h. ago Doctors are urged to call off strike as NHS issues urgent flu vaccination warning after London hospitalisations triple and schools shut amid 'superflu' outbreak

Medical leaders have pleaded with junior doctors to 'end their painful' strikes amid safety fears as it could clash with the worst outbreak in decades.

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6 h. ago Urgent warning to Brits over BALLOONS sold online that contain six times the legal limit of cancer

Balloons bought from online marketplaces such as eBay and AliExpress contain toxic cancer-causing chemicals, reveals an investigation by consumer champion Which?

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8 h. ago Storm Bram LIVE: Met Office urgent 'danger to life' warnings for 17 UK regions

Strong winds and heavy rain are set for northwest Scotland, Wales, southwest England, Northern Ireland and northern England as well as southern and eastern Scotland

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8 h. ago Storm Bram LIVE: Met Office urgent 'danger to life' warnings for 16 UK regions

Strong winds and heavy rain are set for northwest Scotland, Wales, southwest England, Northern Ireland and northern England as well as southern and eastern Scotland

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9 h. ago Urgent warning to anyone taking cold and flu tablets or painkillers this winter

The UK's medicine watchdog has issued an important warning for anyone taking common sickness medication over winter

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10 h. ago Birmingham hospitals critical incident LIVE: Urgent warning after flu cases explosion

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

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11 h. ago NHS issues urgent flu vaccination warning after London hospitalisations triple and schools shut amid 'superflu' outbreak

The health service said it is 'bracing for an unprecedented flu wave this winter' with thrice as many Londoners being hospitalised in comparison to last year.

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12 h. ago Scots issued urgent travel warning as Storm Bram to bring 90mph gales

Travel disruption is expected in large areas across the country this week

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16 h. ago Lemsip and Benylin NHS warning to anyone taking it for cold and flu symptoms

Some people may not be aware that they should not take the over-the-counter medicine if ill with a flu or cold

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17 h. ago Storm Bram's path shown in new Met Office maps as urgent warnings issued

An amber 'danger to life' wind warning has been issued by the Met Office

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18 h. ago Officials issue urgent warning after NEW mpox strain detected in England

The unnamed patient has recently returned to the UK after travelling to Asia. Seeking medical advice, the case was flagged with the UK Health Security Agency.

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20 h. ago Latest Covid symptoms as two 'disappearing' and one is more common

Doctors have explained what they are seeing in Covid patients - and how to tell between Covid, a cold and flu

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37 h. ago DR MAX PEMBERTON: These are the warning signs your winter cold is more than just flu and could be pneumonia... call 999 if you notice these symptoms

A patient I'll call Margaret came to see me a few weeks ago. She's 68, sensible, and not one to make a fuss. But as we chatted she mentioned she'd been battling a nasty cold for over a fortnight.

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47 h. ago Make 1 simple swap at pharmacy to save money on cold and flu medication

Money saving experts say you can get the same benefits for a fraction of the price by making one simple swap at the pharmacy when buying your cold and flu medications

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49 h. ago Ditch expensive cold and flu meds by making 1 cheaper swap at pharmacy

As cold and flu season is upon us, people have been urged to ditch the more expensive cold and flu medications by making one simple swap that could end up saving you some cash

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52 h. ago Health expert shares six foods to help ease cold and flu symptoms

Here are six key foods that may help ease symptoms and support recovery during flu season

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59 h. ago Urgent warning for diabetics as popular device gets recall over health concerns

The UK is one of the 17 countries to be affected by this recall.

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62 h. ago Cat owners urged to watch out for signs amid 'toxic' Christmas tree warning

An animal charity has issued an urgent warning in order to keep our feline friends safe this festive season.

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69 h. ago Leading British surgeon issues urgent warning against common cough and cold remedy over serious burns risk

They are concerned that young children as well as adults are increasingly requiring long-term treatment or surgery due to spilled boiling hot water.

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