Flu

The NHS has been hit with a 'quad-demic' of seasonal illness this winter.

How to protect your child from picking up these common bugs at nursery

Cases of HMPV have been surging in China.

Seven common HMPV symptoms to look out for as UK cases numbers rise

Doctors are urging patients to make themselves aware of the symptoms of norovirus.

NHS warn people with these five symptoms not to go into work

With so many illnesses around this winter, it can be hard to know when symptoms of a cough are serious.

Red flag symptoms that you shouldn't ignore if you have a cough

There was almost double the number of children in hospital with RSV compared with the same week last year.

NHS tells parents to 'call 999' if their children have these symptoms

Viral infections like the flu are very common in children.

Flu symptoms in kids: warning signs parents need to know

Symptoms of HMPV can be similar to the flu or the cold.

Five common HMPV symptoms in adults that you shouldn't ignore

The outbreak was discovered on a farm near Wooler. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

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Norovirus is highly contagious and cannot be killed by alcohol hand gels.

Parents warned to keep children with these symptoms off school

Cases of HMPV have been surging in China.

HMPV symptoms to look out for - and should we be worried?

Cases of the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus remain high across the UK.

How to tell the difference between flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus

More than 50% of people infected with Covid have reported sneezing as a symptom on the ZOE Covid app. Interestingly it tends to be more common among people who have been vaccinated and then tested positive for the virus.

Flu symptoms to look out for as NHS warn about 'worst ever' flu season

The NHS are urging those who are eligible to get the flu vaccine.

People urged to protect themselves as hospital admissions for flu soar

Fermented garlic and honey is a home remedy for symptoms of the flu that has been trending on social media.

What is the viral fermented garlic and honey flu hack - does it work?

People who are eligible are being encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the 'quad-demic'.

What is the 'quad-demic'? Symptoms of Covid, RSV, norovirus and 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
Here’s what you need to know - according to a pharmacist 🤧
Sarah McCann

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

Children aged two and older are usually given the flu vaccine as a nasal spray. It's quick and painless and feels like a tickle

NHS Lothian urges parents to help beat flu with a wee scoosh

What we know about the new COVID FLiRT variants including symptoms

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
Mystic Meg, real name Margaret Lake, has died aged 80, according to her agent.
Dennis Morton

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

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

UK pharmacies warn of Calpol shortage in several regions

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

Tongue of a child with scarlet fever - strawberry tongue.

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

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

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Huge vaccinations drive ahead as winter ‘twindemic’ looms

As schools reopen following the summer break, NHS Lothian is encouraging parents and carers to get children vaccinated against flu.

Parents asked to get children vaccinated against flu

NHS Lothian urges all those eligible to take up free flu vaccination

Gorebridge Leisure Centre, which is now being used as a mass vaccination centre.

Midlothian flu vaccination programme gets underway on Monday

Picture: Shutterstock

More people eligible for NHS flu vaccine ahead of 'challenging' winter

Edinburgh parents invited to extra child flu clinic this weekend

Do you know the difference between symptoms?

How to tell if you have coronavirus or flu - the symptoms to look for

Flu jabs will be administered at a number of drive-through sites around Edinburgh this winter. Pictures: Emy1622/Michael715/Shutterstock.

Drive-through flu jab centres could be 'blueprint' for future

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

Uptake of the vaccine among under-fives is lower than last year

Lothian health chiefs urge people to take up flu vaccination

Make sure you don't catch the flu this Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)

UK flu hotspots: North West, Essex and South Lanarkshire are most contagious loc...

Those most at risk are urged to get the flu vaccine before the virus hits. Picture: TSPL

NHS Lothian issue flu jab advice to those most at risk

Andre Carson in hospital.Picture: SWNS

Sporty boy, 4, in wheelchair and unable to speak after flu triggered illness

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

Mothers are being urged to get the flu vaccine.

Pregnant women across the Lothians urged to get flu vaccine

Parents have been urged to vaccinate their children.

Lothian parents urged to vaccinate children against flu

Getting the flu vaccine can save lives; below, Dr Nicola Steedman. Picture: Jon Savage

How you can reduce risk of flu this winter

Flu jag offer for over-12s

‘Flu’ almost killed bike star