All news on the topic: Flu

Cases of coronavirus are on the rise again across Britain as children return to classrooms - you can track the latest data in your area by using our interactive map

Covid-19 symptoms have evolved to include milder upper respiratory tract issues, while overall severity has decreased, possibly due to immunity from vaccines and prior infections

Health experts have warned that we have entered "another Covid-19 wave" as cases climb across the country - and now you can track the latest data in your area by using our interactive map

Tennessee teenager and piano starlet Mathias Uribe has had all four limbs amputated after his flu-like symptoms turned deadly, but his parents are adamant he is going to have an "amazing life" despite losing his hands and feet

Endocarditis, a rare and potentially fatal infection of the inner lining of the heart, is usually caused by bacteria entering the blood and travelling to the heart

The signs of cardiac arrest can show up very differently for women, research has now revealed. Here are the signs you should look out for.

The variant, officially labelled EG.5, first emerged late last year and has now spread to be the dominant form of Covid in the US, most likely leading to the Summer uptick in hospitalisations

A 27-year-old man from Sudan is in hospital recovering after Sunday’s attack by people smugglers when he tried to sneak aboard an inflatable at Dunkirk, charity boss says

The Eris Covid strain is the latest cause for concern, Paul Routledge says, and with free booster jabs now ruled out for many aged 50-65, it looks like only the well-off will get protection this winter, when we all need access to a vaccine

Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center found a link between common adult vaccinations, such as shingles or pneumonia jabs, and a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's

Covid cases have risen again across the UK, according to the latest government data - leading senior health bosses to once again urge that people with symptoms 'stay at home'

Since the pandemic started, it has been hard to tell the difference between flu and Covid as symptoms can be extremely similar, making it difficult for patients to understand which they have

With the UK being declared a hotspot for cases of new Covid mutation 'Pirola', experts are urging people to wear face coverings in indoor public places again - do you agree?

Maya Siek was discharged from the QEQM Hospital in Margate with tonsillitis, her worried parents reassured that she was fine to go home - before she died in the arms of her stepdad

Brits venturing into Europe are being warned about Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) which is spread through ticks after a 27-year-old patient died from the disease

Daughter of rock royalty Kelly Osbourne has revealed that she and her eight-month-old son are poorly after they were struck down with a nasty case of the flu last week

The scaling back of the flu programme is an attempt to get the NHS "back to normal" following the pandemic, with the rollout also expected to start later to ensure better protection through winter

The new facility at secretive military base Porton Down is where prototype 'Disease X' vaccines are being prepared so they can be adapted within 100 days of new viruses being detected

A new study carried out in the Netherlands has found a link between picking the nose and spreading coronavirus in medical settings, as new variant Eris spreads through the UK

Liver cancer case rates are predicted to rise by 6 per cent between 2023 and 2025 but there are some steps you can take to keep yourself healthy

Linda Nolan updates on her cancer treatment after a week packed with laughter - and sorrow

Consultant gynaecologist Mr Dirk Brinkmann has warned that sharing these products can increase your risk of catching an STI - of which there were 392,453 reported in England in 2022

A Californian model has opened up about being forced to have both of her legs amputated after becoming gravely ill after getting Toxic Shock Syndrome caused by a tampon

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES. Beth Budgen, 46, is learning to adapt to walking with prosthetic legs and believes she has been given a second shot at life to help support other sepsis survivors

It's the first time mammals have been confirmed as having bird flu in Northern Ireland - the public is being urged to follow specific safety advice including keeping pets away from carcasses