Major shortage of NHS flu jab appointments across England
A surge in flu cases has led to a critical shortage of bookable vaccine appointments at major pharmacies. At-risk groups are urged to seek alternatives as the NHS battles a 'flu-nami'.
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Early flu surge pressures European healthcare, WHO warns
The WHO reports an intense, early flu season across Europe, driven by a new strain. Vaccination is urged to lower severe illness risk as healthcare systems face pressure.
Mutated flu virus sparks Covid-era fears in NI school
A Northern Ireland primary school saw 170 pupils absent in a single day due to a mutated flu strain, with the headteacher comparing it to Covid times. Learn about the surge and the vital flu vaccine rollout.
Mutated Flu Wave Sparks Fears of 8,000 UK Hospitalisations
A mutated flu strain is driving a severe winter crisis in England, with hospitalisations 56% higher than 2024. Experts warn of up to 8,000 patients as NHS braces for Christmas wave. Get your vaccine now.
Spain investigates lab leak in African swine fever outbreak
Spanish authorities are investigating if a research facility leak caused the African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, threatening the nation's vital pork export industry. Read the latest developments.
UK Flu Warning: 8,000 Hospitalisations Possible
Health leaders warn a mutated flu strain could hospitalise up to 8,000 people. The virus is hitting younger patients early and hard. Learn the symptoms and risks.
Bucks' Giannis Out 2-4 Weeks with Calf Strain
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to miss up to a month with a right calf strain. The injury comes amid reports he is weighing his long-term future with the franchise.
First human death from rare H5N5 bird flu recorded
A Washington state man becomes first known human to die from rare H5N5 bird flu strain. Health officials confirm low public risk and no human transmission.
New H3N2 flu strain sparks early UK outbreak
The UK faces an unusually early flu season dominated by the new H3N2 strain. Health officials urge eligible individuals to get vaccinated. Learn the key symptoms and protection advice.
Early Flu Outbreak: NHS Urges Vaccination
An 'unusually early' flu season, driven by a new H3N2 strain, is sweeping the UK. Health officials urge eligible individuals to get their flu jab at pop-up clinics to protect themselves and the NHS this winter.
Urgent flu warning as new strain hits children
Doctors issue an urgent warning as a dangerous new flu strain is hospitalising previously healthy children. Parents urged to get the nasal spray vaccine ahead of a predicted severe winter.
NHS braces for severe flu season as cases surge
The NHS issues a flu jab SOS as an early and severe flu season, driven by a mutated H3N2 strain, threatens the UK's toughest winter. Learn about symptoms and vaccine effectiveness.
Urgent H3N2 flu warning for UK parents
Health officials issue an urgent warning as the H3N2 flu strain drives an unusually early and severe flu season in the UK. Parents urged to vaccinate children to prevent serious illness.
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