Flu

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

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

Peterborians have just a few days left to book their seasonal jabs online.

Deadline looms for NHS winter jabs

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

A new covid and flu vaccination campaign has been rolled out early in Peterborough amid fears of a 'twindemic' - topping up jabs given two years ago. Picture shows Monica Allen getting her booster jab at the then NHS vaccination centre in the Queensgate shopping centre in 2021.

Covid and flu vaccination campaign brought forward over ‘twindemic’ fear

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
The NHS has issued advice to vulnerable people during the cold snap
Chelsie Sewell

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

Pregnant women are advised to get their free flu jab.

Regional Chief Midwife urges pregnant women in the East of England to get free f...

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... Helen Johnson

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

The number of children failing to have flu jabs revealed

Revealed: The shocking number of young children in Peterborough not vaccinated i...

Flu: why this year's outbreak is one of the worst

NHS issue nine telltale signs of Australian Flu as teenager dies after contracti...

Flu symptoms

Couple struck down by deadly Australian Flu make desperate plea not to spread vi...