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

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

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
Sister Andre claimed in 2022 that her secret to a long life was work - but she was also known to have a daily glass of wine
Sophie Wills

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

Can dogs get colds like humans?

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
Edinburgh parents with children aged between two and five who have missed a child flu vaccine appointment are being invited to attend a new drop-in vaccination clinic this weekend.
Caitlyn Dewar

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

Tips to keep bugs at bay. . not to be sneezed at