All news on the topic: Flu

Winter colds are doing the rounds at the moment, ripping through classrooms, homes, and workplaces. Now, Dr Michael Mosley has shared the clever 'combination' he uses to treat a blocked nose without the need for medicine

Professor Richard Tedder believes members of the public should wear face masks and adhere to other restrictions to help stop the spread of the Whooping Cough this winter

Health officials have warned there have been more than 1,100 cases of the Whopping Cough this year which is an increase from the last two years put together - we have mapped the worst hit areas

It's normal to get ill at this time of year, with common colds and flu viruses swirling about, and symptoms can often be similar, but there's one silent killer it's particularly important to wary of

People are struggling with colds and flu at this time of year, but you may have overlooked symptoms that indicate you're allergic to your festive fir - here's how to tell

People have been warned of a boom of illnesses including whooping cough, norovirus and Covid ahead of the festive season which is feared to bring more illnesses

We've listed the best cough medicines at Boots with a 'buy 1 get 1 half price' offer that you can get hold of today

The ONS has restarted a random testing drive that showed 1.2 per cent of the population had the virus in the last week of November, with concerns the new variant could trigger a winter wave

Flu patients needing hospital treatment have shot up by half in just a week while NHS England has also detected increased spreading of norovirus and respiratory syncytial virus

Everyone wants to avoid illnesses during the cold months and with this expert-approved tip, you can find yourself healthy all winter just by making one easy swap

It can be difficult to know if you have cold, the flu or coronavirus as many of the symptoms overlap. The NHS has listed the symptoms of all three common viruses

Devan Hopkins, from Morecambe, was left fighting for his life in a coma over Christmas after medics realised his weight loss and headaches were more serious than the seasonal flu they had first diagnosed

There are eight symptoms to look out for which signify the bizarre new pneumonia virus, that has now spread to Europe as well as China and India

A 20-year-old in Chanchamayo, Peru attended his local hospital complaining about fever, muscle pain and chills - but didn't know he had caught a new virus that may have been circulating in the jungle

West Ham manager refused to blame Europa League trip to Serbia for flat performance in draw against Crystal Palace as he complains of team's flat attacking performance

As a mysterious virus sweeps through China, its neighbouring countries are beginning to prepare for it to spread. Britain may be able to avoid it this winter, one expert says

Parts of the UK are suffering a cold snap, resulting in freezing fingers and shivering teeth. But what is actually going on in our body and what steps can we take to keep our organs warm?

Nearly half of all eligible adults still haven't had their Covid booster jab, according to the NHS

A new respiratory illness that's been sending children and adults alike to the emergency room in Washington DC has been likened to a similar sickness in China, which is evoking new pandemic fears throughout the country

'White lung syndrome' cases have been ravaging China and have now swept across the US as well as spikes of the illness have been reported in Ohio and Massachusetts

All the nasty winter bugs are returning and will soon be spreading like wildfire through your child’s school classroom. Here are all the most common diseases for your child and how to tell them apart

Cold and flu season is well underway as top doctors warned that new outbreaks had been recorded in the UK - but one hygiene expert says there is plenty you can do to stay healthy

The mystery respiratory illness is currently sweeping China, leaving hospitals over-run with sick children and schools closed, but one expert has warned Europe needs to be prepared

A paediatrician has warned that it is essential people get the flu jab even after his fit and healthy daughter died within a day of being diagnosed with the virus

The first NHS weekly winter situation report reveals that on average, 351 patients a day were being treated for norovirus compared with 126 in 2022 - a threefold increase