Viruses5 days agoSurge in children with respiratory virusA doctor from Hull Royal Infirmary issues advice amid a rise in a respiratory infection.5 days ago8 Jan 2026What is happening to flu this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating.8 Jan 20262 Jan 2026Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UKFor the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.2 Jan 20262 Jan 2026What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.2 Jan 202622 Dec 2025Plea to 'use right NHS service' as pressure mountsThe NHS is urging patients to avoid A&E for minor issues and use 111 or pharmacies instead.22 Dec 202515 Dec 2025Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the differenceHow to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.15 Dec 20259 Dec 2025How you know if you've got a cold or a fluGP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.9 Dec 202521 Nov 2025Somerset school shuts over mass vomitingAbout 70 pupils and staff are unwell with the "highly infectious" illness.21 Nov 202516 Oct 2025Farmer backs virus vaccine after 'traumatic' loss of 70 sheepA crowd-funding scheme is under way to get a vaccine for the louping-ill virus on the market.16 Oct 2025...
