Flu

What we know about the new COVID FLiRT variants including symptoms

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

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

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?

Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Michael McBride receiving his vaccination.

‘Get jabbed and support the health service’

Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Michael McBride has urged people to support the health service this winter by getting vaccinated to help protect themselves and reduce their chances of ending up in hospital.

Joanne Knox

DAERA has introduced disease control measures following initial confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in samples collected from captive birds at Castle Espie, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), Strangford Lough.

Suspect case of notifiable avian flu identified in Northern Ireland

Huge vaccinations drive ahead as winter ‘twindemic’ looms

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

Prepare for winter Avian Flu threat

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