Queensland records worst flu season in a decade, with cases 18 per cent up on last year
Queensland has recorded its worst year in more than a decade for cases of the flu, but experts…
Flu prompts postponement of A-League Women’s match between Reds and City
An outbreak of the flu has delayed an upcoming A-League Women’s match between Adelaide United and Melbourne City,…
Minister appeals to public to get flu jab amid ‘very severe’ strain – The Irish Times
Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has appealed to “everybody who can” to get the flu vaccine, while…
NHS-backed 50p drink eases sore throat from cold or flu without pharmacy medicine
People could find relief by making their own remedy at homeThe hot drink could calm one of the…
Poor dietary iron weakens lung memory T cells after flu infection
Even when immune memory cells form in the lung after influenza infection, insufficient dietary iron leaves them less…
Urgent warning issued for anyone taking common medicine like paracetamol and cough syrup
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency today said taking medication incorrectly ‘can lead to dangerous and unexpected…
Pharmacist warns using 1 medication to aid colds and flu can make you feel worse
Pharmacist Frederick Apenteng has warned using a common medication to aid colds and flu can actually make you…
Doctor shares ‘certain’ way to know if it’s covid or flu
As winter viruses surge across the UK, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is advising people to consider…
Paracetamol alert as 5 groups should seek advice before taking the painkiller
The NHS advises that several key groups of people should take steps before taking this medicationParacetamol isn’t suitable…
Fever-resistant bird flu viruses pose a significant threat to humans
Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a…
Drugstore nasal spray recalled for bacteria contamination
Peak cold and flu season may be upon us, but you’ll want to take a second look at…
Antibiotics can make some vaccines less effective. Scientists suspect gut bacteria may play a role
While vaccines and antibiotics are important medicines, in some cases, one might make the other less effective. That’s…