Flu

The common symptoms that could be a sign of hay fever, a cold or even Covid as cases continue to rise.

How to tell the difference between hay fever a cold or Covid

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

Delightful scenes as adorable puffins return to British beauty spot

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)

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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

High levels of flu are contributing to an increase in hospitalisations, (Pic: Mojpe/PIxabay)

North East hospitals left stricken by huge surge in flu cases

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

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

People urged to protect themselves as hospital admissions for flu soar
There have been a ‘tidal wave’ of flu cases in hospital just before Christmas 🤒
Sarah McCann

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

South Tyneside District Hospital.

NHS Trust’s plea to avoid spreading flu and winter bugs

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

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

Image: Jeff Moore/Press Association.

Public warned not to visit those in hospital if showing flu symptoms
Public urged not to visit loved ones in hospital if they're showing signs of flu.
Hayley Lovely

People are advised to get their flu and booster Covid-19 jabs

Vulnerable people urged to get their COVID-19 and flu jabs this winter

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

Parents urged to get flu vaccine for children

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

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

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

A doctor draws up the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at a pop-up vaccination centre. Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images.

Your views on coronavirus booster vaccines ahead of JCVI guidance

A coronavirus testing centre in the North East

South Tyneside's suffering during Spanish Flu mirrored in covid pandemic

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...

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

These are the most contagious areas (Photo: Shutterstock)

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

People suffering flu or norovirus symptoms are being urged to avoid their surgery or hospital unless advised by a clinician or 111.
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Health bosses urge flu and norovirus patients to stay away from GP surgeries and...

File picture of a flu jab

'Flu kills people, vaccines don't' - South Tyneside health chiefs issue stark wi...

Coun Tracey Dixon and diabetes campaigner Clare Allom.

Call for at-risk people to sign up for free flu jab

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Feeling a bit under the weather? Picture: St John Ambulance.

Tomorrow is National Sickie Day - make sure you know your first aid

NHS bosses are urge people to see their local pharmacist at the first sign of illness and self-care for common ailments like a cough, colds, and sore throats rather than seek hospital treatment.

NHS bosses warn against unnecessary hospital and GP visits as they deal with unp...

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