All news on the topic: Flu

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NHS set for longest strike in its history as junior doctors prepare to walkout
NHS England's medical director warned the NHS may have to deal with 'one of the most difficult starts to the year' it has ever faced as junior doctors prepare to walkout for six days
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Mum who lost daughter to fatal asthma attack says her other three kids have it
Tracy Bulpitt’s oldest child Katy, 12, died on November 2 2021, after a catastrophic attack. And of her five other kids, her youngest three all have asthma too
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Full list of immune-boosting foods experts say to try when you're ill
Registered nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert has shared different food groups you should try when you are feeling under the weather - these include everything from ginger to chocolate
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Covid infections 'to peak tomorrow' as flu cases up 45% and norovirus on rise
Recent days and weeks have seen the flu and other viruses spreading through the UK this winter surging as new modelling suggests that Covid infections may hit their peak tomorrow
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Jamie Oliver's comforting pumpkin and ginger soup recipe is a real winter warmer
Jamie Oliver’s pumpkin and ginger soup is an easy-to-follow recipe and whilst it tastes amazing, the ingredients will boost your immune system and keep the circulating colds and flu away this season
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Woman dies after catching rare H5N6 strain of bird flu - full list of symptoms
A woman's death from a rare form of bird flu just weeks after catching it has sparked fears that the virus is mutating towards causing a pandemic in humans
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Mum urges parents to trust their 'instinct' after doctor sent her sick baby home
Whether it's your first child or you've had a few, there's a built-in protective instinct that can often help a mother to know their child has a problem others may not see
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NHS urges Brits to 'mask up' again as Covid cases soar throughout Christmas
The emerging JN.1 Covid variant has helped a rise in cases over the Christmas period as NHS staff in hospitals struggle to meet demand of soaring number of patients
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Seven illnesses threatening to ruin Christmas – how to keep loved ones safe
There are seven illnesses to keep an eye out for, which you might be especially at risk of over the festive season, when socialising with friends and family
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TV doctor says activity done after Christmas dinner can 'divert fat and sugar'
Renowned TV doctor Michael Mosley shared some simple habits to make sure you look after your heart this Christmas while enjoying all of your favourite Christmas food and drinks
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Three horror bugs running rampant this Christmas – all symptoms to look out for
A number of illnesses are circulating this festive season with case rates rising across Covid, flu and norovirus as the weather turns colder - here are the signs and symptoms to look out for
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Brits urged to avoid elderly relatives if they're ill amid Covid and flu surge
The Office for National Statistics’ Winter Coronavirus Infection Study shows people aged 18 and 44 are driving a surge in cases, while families are urged not to see elderly relatives if unwell
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Mystery illness sweeps UK wiping people out after Christmas parties
Brits attending office Christmas parties have reported being totally wiped out by a nasty illness afterwards - and many have no idea which disease they're catching
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Girl dies as hundreds of kids in Ukraine rushed off train with mystery illness
Children from the Russian-occupied Ukrainian region Luhansk were on a train returning from a “holiday” in freezing Siberia before falling ill with a mysterious high fever
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E17 Stay Another Day true story - 'hated' outfits to hidden alternative video
As East17 keep their fingers crossed for a second Christmas number one, The Mirror gets the behind the scenes lowdown from bandmate Terry Coldwell about their classic festive track Stay Another Day
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Doctor explains why no one can tell if they have Covid anymore as UK cases rise
Covid positivity rates are on the increase, as are respiratory diseases, but it is becoming difficult to identify the symptoms and signs of coronavirus, experts say
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The best treatments to tackle a cold in 24 hours - and the common myths to avoid
Colds are common throughout the winter months but it can be particularly frustrating if you're struggling with coughs and sneezes in the build-up to Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations
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Are you worried about Covid affecting your Christmas? Take our poll
The UK is currently grappling with a severe bout of coronavirus - wth the latest wave causing some of the most severe symptoms since the vaccine rollout. Are you worried about it?
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Health experts issue urgent Covid-19 and influenza warning as new variant surges
The CDC has issued an urgent warning to healthcare providers as Covid-19 and influenza cases continue to rise, with the agency predicting as many as one in five people could be hospitalised in the next few months
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Quaker Oats urgently recalls cereals over potentially deadly contamination
The firm said 43 different cereal-based products had been affected and told consumer who may have purchased the items to throw them away if they found them in their pantries.
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10 early signs that suggest you’re about to be struck down by flu this winter
Health experts have shared their tips on how to avoid the flu this winter and have also given guidance on what you should and should not do if you become infected
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Brit's birthday holiday 'ruined' at five-star tourist hotel by horror illness
Jill Craig was supposed to enjoy two amazing weeks in Cape Verde in September for her 40th birthday, on a getaway with her partner, instead she fell ill and is still feeling the after-effects months later
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'Rishi Sunak is a haunted man as deepening woes signal end of his Tory regime'
Keir Mudie says Rishi Sunak is a Scrooge who hasn’t learned any lessons, despite what the ghosts are telling him - and a horrible festive season is in store for him
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Public Health warning as two UK schoolchildren diagnosed with rare disease
Two children from Dalton School in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, one in year one and another in year two, have been diagnosed with hepatitis A as a Public Health Warning was issued
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NHS A&E waits grow as packed hospitals brace for toughest ever winter
Figures show more people waiting at A&E departments amid fears the NHS annual winter crisis may have already begun - and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vows to 'keep an eye' on ambulance delays