Flu

Beautiful scenes show first puffins return to Northumberland's Farne Islands.

Delightful scenes as adorable puffins return to British beauty spot
Watch the magical scenes as thousands of puffins return to popular National Trust site, in this spectacular video.

The NHS has been hit with a 'quad-demic' of seasonal illness this winter.

How to protect your child from picking up these common bugs at nursery

Cases of HMPV have been surging in China.

Seven common HMPV symptoms to look out for as UK cases numbers rise

Doctors are urging patients to make themselves aware of the symptoms of norovirus.

NHS warn people with these five symptoms not to go into work

With so many illnesses around this winter, it can be hard to know when symptoms of a cough are serious.

Red flag symptoms that you shouldn't ignore if you have a cough

There was almost double the number of children in hospital with RSV compared with the same week last year.

NHS tells parents to 'call 999' if their children have these symptoms

Viral infections like the flu are very common in children.

Flu symptoms in kids: warning signs parents need to know

Symptoms of HMPV can be similar to the flu or the cold.

Five common HMPV symptoms in adults that you shouldn't ignore

The outbreak was discovered on a farm near Wooler. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

How worried should we be about bird flu as US reports first death?

Norovirus is highly contagious and cannot be killed by alcohol hand gels.

Parents warned to keep children with these symptoms off school

Cases of HMPV have been surging in China.

HMPV symptoms to look out for - and should we be worried?

Cases of the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus remain high across the UK.

How to tell the difference between flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus

More than 50% of people infected with Covid have reported sneezing as a symptom on the ZOE Covid app. Interestingly it tends to be more common among people who have been vaccinated and then tested positive for the virus.

Flu symptoms to look out for as NHS warn about 'worst ever' flu season

NHS services in West Yorkshire are ‘extremely busy’ at the moment. Photo: Pacemaker

'Only attend A&E if it's life-threatening' says NHS

The NHS are urging those who are eligible to get the flu vaccine.

People urged to protect themselves as hospital admissions for flu soar

Fermented garlic and honey is a home remedy for symptoms of the flu that has been trending on social media.

What is the viral fermented garlic and honey flu hack - does it work?

People who are eligible are being encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the 'quad-demic'.

What is the 'quad-demic'? Symptoms of Covid, RSV, norovirus and flu

Bradford Royal Infirmaty. Copyright: Shaun Flannery

People told to 'think carefully' before heading to Yorkshire A&E

Dr Jackie Gray (left) who founded Carents

Five top tips to support Yorkshire's adult carers over winter

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
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Sarah McCann

The NHS are asking people to protect themselves from a 'tripledemic' of RSV, Covid and flu this winter.

What is the 'tripledemic'? Cold, flu and RSV risks explained

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

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
The NHS has issued advice to vulnerable people during the cold snap
Chelsie Sewell

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

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

Fireworks and drones illuminate the night sky over London on New Year's Eve in 2020. PIC: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

The NHS isn’t the ‘national hangover service’ - GP Taylor

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

Is Boris Johnson guilty of misleading voters over lockdown restrictions?

Galling hypocrisy over Freedom Day’s hold-up – Patrick Mercer

The best time to have a flu vaccine is in the autumn before flu starts circulating (Photo: Shutterstock)

Flu jab 2020: how to book a flu vaccination and when they’re available

Some politicians have blamed people not following the rules for the spread

How has Covid-19 spread in Yorkshire compared with the rest of England?

People have worn face masks on many occasions throughout history. Photo: iStock/PA

How using face masks as PPE goes back centuries

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

Bob Weighton who took up the title of the oldest man in the world last month, is 112 today

World's oldest man, born in Hull and lived through Spanish Flu, is 112 today

It will be some time before their are crowds flocking to the cricket at Headingley and grounds all around the country. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Headingley closed as Yorkshire CCC players ordered to train at home

Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan.

Yorkshire’s need for cricket never greater as coronavirus casts dark cloud

NOW HEAR THIS: England captain Joe Root gathers his players ahead of South Africas second innings on day two of the first Test match in Pretoria. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Brittle batting comes with its own health warning as England stumble in South Af...

These are the most contagious areas (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the places in the UK where you’re most likely to catch the flu

Almost 60 per cent of young children in Leeds not vaccinated in time for flu sea...

Harrogate District Hospital closes off ward in bid to contain influenza outbreak

Harrogate District Hospital closes off ward in bid to contain outbreak of the Fl...

Flu: why this year's outbreak is one of the worst

Swerve deadly Aussie Flu and French Flu: How to avoid the viruses this winter

People wore surgical masks as a precaution against infection from flu in Mexico City in 2009. (Pictures: PA).

Spanish Flu killed millions of people but when will the next pandemic strike?

Australian flu: How to know if you have the virulent strain

Flu hotspots revealed: Map shows areas in Yorkshire worst affected by flu as Aus...

Canary Wharf at sunrise in the City of London

Average employee takes two-and-a-half sick days

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