Flu

Norovirus levels remain high (Photo: Adobe)

UKHSA briefing: norovirus cases remain high across country Patrick Hollis

Mystic Meg with her beginners guide to tarot cards in John Menzies, Princes Street, Edinburgh.

UK astrologer Mystic Meg dead at 80 Dennis Morton

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 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 Chelsie Sewell

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 Dennis Morton

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 Sophie Wills

UK pharmacies warn of Calpol shortage in several regions Ethan Evans

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 Rahmah Ghazali

Tongue of a child with scarlet fever - strawberry tongue.

Back to school advice as scarlet fever and Covid cases remain high Patrick Hollis

Avoid elderly loved ones at Christmas if you’re ill, health bosses say Sophie Wills

Can dogs get colds like humans? Beth Franklin

A sore throat has been reported as one of the main symptoms of Covid this autumn

Covid symptoms autumn 2022: Is it Covid, a cold or the flu? Jon Peake

Huge vaccinations drive ahead as winter ‘twindemic’ looms Daniel Mcneil

Is it Covid, a cold or the flu - these are the main differences

Is it Covid, a cold or the flu? Here's how to tell the difference Jon Peake

Staff at the practice dressed up as characters from Winnie the Pooh

Pooh Bear and pals entertain Wigan youngsters warding off winter bug Sian Jones

Denise and Linda Nolan

Denise and Linda Nolan on why flu jabs are more important than ever Iain Lynn

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

Here’s who is eligible for a free NHS flu jab this year - and when it will be av... Helen Johnson

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 Sarah Wilson

A blood sample is held during a Covid-19 antibody testing program

Expert claims Covid-19 may have been dormant around the world before emerging in... PA