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Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to…

3 months ago

Flu bouncing back after Christmas mixing, says NHS

Christmas gatherings may have caused a resurgence in flu and other winter viruses, NHS leaders say.Figures show that the average…

7 months ago

Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert

Nick TriggleHealth correspondentGetty ImagesThe number of patients in hospital with flu has fallen in England, but NHS bosses are warning…

7 months ago

Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say

The amount of flu circulating has started to fall in England, latest data suggests.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said…

7 months ago

Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us

Jim Reed,Health reporter,Wesley Stephenson,BBC VerifyandNick Triggle,Health correspondentGetty ImagesThe NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there…

7 months ago

Doctor strike during flu outbreak would be ‘beyond belief’, says Starmer

EPASir Keir Starmer has urged resident doctors not to go ahead with "reckless" strikes planned for next week, saying it…

7 months ago

Flu in four charts – how this year’s winter outbreak is different

Jim Reed,Health reporterandWesley Stephenson,BBC VerifyGetty ImagesThe NHS says it's facing its "worst-case scenario" after the number of people in hospital…

8 months ago

Super flu’ wave hits hospitals in England with no peak yet

Nick TriggleHealth correspondentGetty ImagesThe number of patients in hospital in England with influenza has risen by more than 50% in…

8 months ago

Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise

Getty ImagesThe latest figures show Scotland has reached a high level of flu activityPharmacies have warned that private stocks of…

8 months ago

How you know if you've got a cold or a flu

GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience. Source link

8 months ago