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…
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…
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…
10-year-old girl dies from flu
A 10-and-a-half-year-old girl from central Israel died overnight from influenza, the Health Ministry reported. The ministry said the…
‘Mental model’ approach shown to reduce effects of misinformation about mRNA vaccines
Correcting misinformation after it has gone viral is a common way of informing the public that what they’ve…
NHS warning as paracetamol should not be combined with these meds
Paracetamol is a common painkiller used to treat a variety of aches and pains – but there are…
‘I was prescribed co-codamol for a toothache and ended up taking 48 a day’
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COVID-19, RSV, and flu vaccines remain safe and effective
Backed by real-world evidence from more than 500 studies, a new review shows that this season’s Covid-19, RSV,…
Lessons from COVID-19 could help communities better prepare for the next pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided researchers with a wealth of information on contemporary successes and failures in combating…
NHS explains exact rules before taking Disprol, Hedex and Panadol
The NHS advises that several key groups of people should take steps before taking this medicationA female customer…
Dr Hilary recommends soothing food for ‘razor blade’ sore throats
Many people are battling sore throats and runny noses at this time of year. Finding an effective remedy…
Machine learning model can accurately predict avian influenza outbreak patterns in Europe
Local factors such as seasonal temperature, the year-dependent water and vegetation index, and data on animal density can…