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'We all can do our bit to help to health service,' says Chief Medical Officer

Flu and covid boosters could help alleviate the worst of winter pressures

26 Sept

Flu jab and Covid booster programme brought forward in England

This year's autumn flu and Covid-19 vaccine programme has been pulled forward by a month in England after a new Covid variant was identified.

30 Aug

Regulator reviewing oral cold and flu decongestants over rare brain risk

Products containing pseudophedrine are sold by High Street pharmacists and routinely used as decongestants to treat a blocked or stuffy nose.

23 Feb

Warning after 'super fit' teenage boy nearly dies from flu

Flu patient numbers continue to surge as ambulance handover delays hit new high

Pharmacy leaders blame government for flu medicine and painkiller shortage

Parents urged to get children vaccinated against flu as hospital cases rise

As schools reopen, how can parents and children curb Strep A and flu?

Somerset flu and Covid cases among the highest in the country

Flu surge continues with number of hospital patients up 79% in a week

Kettering General Hospital suspends visitors due to spike in infections

Chief medic 'extremely concerned' for health service as pressures mount

NHS flu vaccine appeal after surge in cases among children

Covid cases rise to one in 45 testing positive in some areas ahead of Christmas

'I thought I'd die' midwife warns of flu danger