Major shortage of NHS flu jab appointments across England
A surge in flu cases has led to a critical shortage of bookable vaccine appointments at major pharmacies. At-risk groups are urged to seek alternatives as the NHS battles a 'flu-nami'.
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Early flu surge pressures European healthcare, WHO warns
The WHO reports an intense, early flu season across Europe, driven by a new strain. Vaccination is urged to lower severe illness risk as healthcare systems face pressure.
Mutated flu virus sparks Covid-era fears in NI school
A Northern Ireland primary school saw 170 pupils absent in a single day due to a mutated flu strain, with the headteacher comparing it to Covid times. Learn about the surge and the vital flu vaccine rollout.
Mutated Flu Wave Sparks Fears of 8,000 UK Hospitalisations
A mutated flu strain is driving a severe winter crisis in England, with hospitalisations 56% higher than 2024. Experts warn of up to 8,000 patients as NHS braces for Christmas wave. Get your vaccine now.
Spain investigates lab leak in African swine fever outbreak
Spanish authorities are investigating if a research facility leak caused the African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, threatening the nation's vital pork export industry. Read the latest developments.
H3N2 K Flu Variant Drives Unprecedented NHS Winter Pressure
The NHS is battling a record flu wave this winter, driven by the H3N2 K variant. Learn about the symptoms, vaccine effectiveness, and which groups are most at risk.
Swine Fever Outbreak in Spain Threatens Pork Exports
Spanish authorities deploy hundreds to contain an African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, linked to contaminated food. The nation's €8.8bn pork export industry faces immediate risk.
RSV virus warning for young children in the UK
A common winter virus, RSV, poses a serious risk to babies and young children, causing bronchiolitis. Learn the symptoms and when to seek NHS emergency care.
New H3N2 flu strain sparks early UK outbreak
The UK faces an unusually early flu season dominated by the new H3N2 strain. Health officials urge eligible individuals to get vaccinated. Learn the key symptoms and protection advice.
Early Flu Outbreak: NHS Urges Vaccination
An 'unusually early' flu season, driven by a new H3N2 strain, is sweeping the UK. Health officials urge eligible individuals to get their flu jab at pop-up clinics to protect themselves and the NHS this winter.
Urgent flu warning as new strain hits children
Doctors issue an urgent warning as a dangerous new flu strain is hospitalising previously healthy children. Parents urged to get the nasal spray vaccine ahead of a predicted severe winter.
NHS braces for severe flu season as cases surge
The NHS issues a flu jab SOS as an early and severe flu season, driven by a mutated H3N2 strain, threatens the UK's toughest winter. Learn about symptoms and vaccine effectiveness.
Urgent H3N2 flu warning for UK parents
Health officials issue an urgent warning as the H3N2 flu strain drives an unusually early and severe flu season in the UK. Parents urged to vaccinate children to prevent serious illness.
Ethiopia confirms deadly Marburg virus outbreak
Ethiopia confirms a Marburg virus outbreak, a deadly pathogen with an 80% fatality rate. Learn the symptoms and the urgent response underway.
UK faces worst flu surge in a decade from mutated virus
UK hospitals prepare for severe flu season as mutated H3N2 strain spreads. Health officials urge vaccination amid early surge and lower vaccine uptake. Protect yourself this winter.
Epstein-Barr Virus Confirmed as Lupus Trigger
Groundbreaking research reveals how the common Epstein-Barr virus causes lupus by sending immune cells into overdrive. Discover the implications for future treatments.
New MPX Variant Sparks US Health Alert
US health authorities issue urgent warning as new, more transmissible MPX variant emerges with concerning symptoms. Latest developments and global implications explained.
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