Flu wave’s hidden cost on people with cystic fibrosis
People with cystic fibrosis (CF) are uniquely vulnerable to the flu wave currently ripping through the UK, a…
people waiting 96 hours and you may have to wear a mask in the UK
The UGT Sanidad health union has warned of the ‘serious’ situation of “saturation” in the emergency department at…
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…
Flu season has started weeks early with ‘significant pressures’ expected on hospitals – The Irish Times
“Significant pressures” on healthcare services is expected in coming weeks amid an early start to the flu season,…
Government braces for 'significant pressure' on hospitals with flu, Covid-19 and RSV circulating – The Journal
Government braces for ‘significant pressure’ on hospitals with flu, Covid-19 and RSV circulating The JournalVisitor restrictions at Wexford Hospital…
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…
CDC predicts winter norovirus spike: Staten Island doctors offer prevention advice
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In the wake of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s announcement of a…
New flu strain in Spain is more contagious and resistant to current vaccines
Friday, 5 December 2025, 17:57 The end of autumn and the beginning of winter in Malaga are both…
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…
Vacation hotspot to reinstate mask rules amid winter flu surge – Health – News
Under the forthcoming guidelines, masks will be compulsory for patients, visitors, and staff in hospitals, primary care centers,…
Japan’s flu season comes early as new variant spreads
A new influenza variant spreading across Japan may be behind the increase in early outbreaks this year, the…