Flu

Pharmacist shares how to spot the difference between sore throat, strep and Covid symptoms.

Is it Covid, strep or a sore throat? Worrying symptoms to look out for

Symptoms of the cold, flu and Covid can be similar.

Is it cold, flu or Covid? Latest symptoms to watch out for

Millions of people eligible for the flu jab can now book their appointment.

Flu jab: How to check if you're eligible and when booking opens

Well Pharmacy is now urging people to book themselves in for a winter flu jab.

Pharmacists stock-up on flu jab after major outbreak in Australia

The symptoms of freshers flu are similar to that of a bad cold. (Photo: Pexels/Edward Jenner)

What is fresher's flu? Signs and symptoms

What we know about the new COVID FLiRT variants including symptoms

Of the nine positive samples, two were Flu A(H1N1), one was Flu A(H3), three were Flu A(not subtyped) and three were Flu B.

Only sporadic cases of flu with no widespread community circulation yet: PHA

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

A nurse prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid and flu jabs to be brought forward over emergence of new variant

Lidl has announced it is considering two South Shields locations as part of its latest expansion

Lidl issues urgent warning as popular product could lead to infection

Norovirus levels remain high (Photo: Adobe)

UKHSA briefing: norovirus cases remain high across country

Mystic Meg with her beginners guide to tarot cards in John Menzies, Princes Street, Edinburgh.

UK astrologer Mystic Meg dead at 80

As temperatures continue to plummet the NHS has issued advice to vulnerable people during the cold snap

NHS issues cold weather advice as temperatures plummet

Tesco is stocking £8 health-kits to test for cancers and illnesses in a first of a kind deal to help the NHS

Tesco launch at-home medical kits to test for cancer & thyroid issues

Decongestants like Sudafed, Nurofen Cold & Flu and Day & Night Nurse could be restricted or banned in the UK after links to brain disorders have been reported.

Possible UK ban for cold & flu medicines after brain disorder reports

Flu activity has fallen again.

Flu activity dips again and is well below epidemic level
The level of flu has fallen again and remains well below the baseline epidemic level, according to the latest bulletin from the Public Health Agency (PHA).
Kevin Mullan

Flu activity

Flu activity rises but remains below baseline epidemic level

Flu activity has fallen for the third consecutive week.

Flu activity falls for the third consecutive week

Flu activity is on the wane.

Flu activity falls for the second consecutive week

Flu activity has fallen

Flu activity falls below baseline epidemic level

Sister Andre, born Lucile Randon, died in her sleep this wweek aged 118.

World’s oldest person Sister Andre dies in her sleep at 118

Flu activity has risen again

Flu activity rises again and remains at epidemic level

Flu activity breached the epidemic threshold for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic over Christmas

Flu activity breached the epidemic threshold for the first time over Christmas

UK pharmacies warn of Calpol shortage in several regions

Children should not go to school if unwell, the PHA has said. File picture by Rido - stock.adobe.com

Flu and scarlet fever cases still on the rise: PHA issues advice

PHA urging people who are eligible for flu and Covid-19 vaccine to get it.

PHA urging people to avail of free flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Adults have been warned to stay at home when feeling unwell or wear face coverings in public spaces in order to stem the spread of illness,

Adults told to ‘stay home’ and ‘wear face coverings’ if unwell
UKHSA’s advice comes in the wake of a warning that the NHS is currently under ‘unbearable strain’ after several trusts declared critical incidents.
Rahmah Ghazali

Tongue of a child with scarlet fever - strawberry tongue.

Back to school advice as scarlet fever and Covid cases remain high

Hospitals are already seeing a surge. (File picture)

Flu and COVID case surge leads to National Crisis Team being set up in Ireland

Avoid elderly loved ones at Christmas if you’re ill, health bosses say

Can dogs get colds like humans?

Huge vaccinations drive ahead as winter ‘twindemic’ looms

Flu rate extremely low.

Flu activity in the north very low this winter

Vaccination is key to reducing pressure on NHS this winter.

NHS in as bad, if not worse, a spot as last year: GP

Respiratory syncytial virus is circulating earlier than anticipated.

Bronchiolitis-causing RSV virus has arrived early this year

Flu activity is officially low.

Flu virus activity lower than two years ago but Influenza A and B strains are in...

‘Flu/COVID co-infection increasesdeath rate two fold so get jab: CMO

Not everyone agreed with the mask rules put in place in some parts of America 100 years ago. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Anti-mask protests first took place 100 years ago - here’s why

Flu figures up on last year.

Mark H. Durkan warns of 'flu epidemic' with figures much higher than last year

These are the most contagious areas (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the places in the UK where you’re most likely to catch the flu

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Flu on the decline but doctors urge against complacency

Flu: why this year's outbreak is one of the worst

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Flu rate doubles week-on-week and is now higher than last several years

Consultations

Flu pre-epidemic threshold breached in the North