1 week ago Cold, flu or Covid? Symptoms explained as winter illnesses sweep the UK ahead of Christmas

How to tell if your symptoms are a common cold, flu or Covid as a 'super flu' wave hits NHS hospitals

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2 w. ago NHS warns of flu 'tidal wave' as hospital chief predicts January 'carnage'

Flu hospitalisations have surged 55% as NHS hospitals prepare for what one boss calls a "perfect storm" - but some experts question if the outbreak is as severe as claimed.

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3 w. ago NHS free flu jab criteria as health bosses warn of 'tidal wave'

Vaccines are frequently offered at GP surgeries, select pharmacies, maternity clinics, and care homes

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3 w. ago Flu symptoms to watch for as NHS braces for 'unprecedented' winter wave

NHS chiefs have declared critical incidents amid fears the H3N2 strain, dubbed subclade K, could trigger one of the worst flu seasons to date with hospital beds occupied 56% higher than last year

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3 w. ago NHS facing 'worst case scenario' as 'superflu' drives surge in hospitalisations

NHS bosses warn an 'unprecedented wave of super flu' is pushing the health service to the limit

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3 w. ago Woman shares 3 symptoms of 'worst' winter flu as NHS warns of unprecedented wave

A woman has shared three of the symptoms she's been dealing with as the UK continues to grapple with an "unprecedented flu wave" - and it seems she's not alone

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3 w. ago British public urged to wear face masks again in UKHSA's flu H3N2 strain update

People are being encouraged to consider wearing a face mask as NHS battles "unprecedented flu wave"

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3 w. ago Woman with 'worst ever' flu shares 3 symptoms to prepare for

The NHS is "bracing for an unprecedented flu wave this winter" with cases considerably higher than this time last year. There's a number of symptoms associated with the flu and they often come on fast

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3 w. ago 10 common symptoms caused by H3N2 strain as NHS warns of "unprecedented" surge in cases

The NHS has warned that hospitals are facing an 'unprecedented' wave of flu admissions this winter, with predictions that up to 8,000 beds could soon be occupied by flu patients

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3 w. ago Government responds to 'wear a mask' alert as 'nasty' strain of flu sweeps UK

An NHS leader said anyone with cold or flu symptoms 'must wear a mask' in public spaces

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3 w. ago NHS boss tells public to 'wear a mask' amid urgent UK warning

Health chiefs have told people to wear a mask in public as a 'very nasty' strain of flu circulates

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3 w. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should face masks be mandatory in indoor public spaces during 'superflu' outbreak?

Britons should wear a face mask on public transport if they are coughing and sneezing but are still well enough to go to work, NHS Providers boss Daniel Elkeles said today.

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3 w. ago Wear a mask in public spaces to tackle ‘tidal wave’ of flu, NHS leader says

Children being at school and warm and wet conditions are ‘perfect’ for spreading flu, Daniel Elkeles said.

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3 w. ago Wear a mask on the Tube if you're unwell: NHS chief warns Londoners as superflu 'tidal wave' sweeps capital

Daniel Elkeles, head of NHS Providers which represents hospitals, told of a ‘tidal wave’ of flu sweeping through the capital and other parts of Britain

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3 w. ago 'Superflu' hitting London with biggest wave ever, warn NHS chiefs as they urge people to get vaccinated

They stressed there is ‘no peak yet in sight’ as the virus sweeps through the capital

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4 w. ago Flu wave sweeps Greater Manchester as NHS ramps up winter response

Hospitals and emergency departments across Greater Manchester have been hit by a spike in flu cases

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4 w. ago Urgent UKHSA warning amid 'sharp rise' in flu cases with 'no peak in sight'

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an alert as flu cases and hospitalisations spike, with the NHS warning of an "unprecedented flu wave" this winter

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4 w. ago Health officials issue 'time is running out' warning as UK heads for Christmas flu peak

The NHS is bracing for an 'unprecedented flu wave' - and the UKHSA warns it could hit in the festive period

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4 w. ago NHS tells England to 'brace for unprecedented flu wave' this winter in new update

Number of flu patients in hospital at record level for time of year

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