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…
No need for Covid measures during flu surge, says care home chief
Scotland’s independent care sector “will not tolerate” returning to measures used during the Covid-19 pandemic as a response…
DoC tracks Muriwai gannets to map potential bird flu spread
In October, 15 gannets from the colony in West Auckland had a small tag carefully taped to their…
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…
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…