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Why is flu so bad this year? Concern over ‘severe’ variant causing cases to spike this winter

Hospital admissions are on the rise as NHS leaders issue a ‘flu jab SOS’

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025

‘I thought my daughter had a migraine at new year – hours later, she collapsed and died’

There is a decline in infant and teenage vaccination rates which is leaving youngsters vulnerable to the disease, UKHSA warns

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025

NHS faces a ‘collision’ of flu and doctor strikes, chief says

Sir Jim Mackey said the NHS will have to stay focused on patient safety.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

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Fears NHS faces a ‘collision’ of huge flu wave and doctor strikes this winter

Sir Jim Mackey said the NHS will have to stay focused on patient safety.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Flu levels continue to rise with fears millions are not vaccinated

There were 422 new hospital admissions for flu in England last week, up from 251 the previous week.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

Thousands of people could die in bad flu wave this winter – experts

People are being urged to get a flu jab to protect against the virus, which has swept Australia and is now taking hold in the UK.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

Flu season 2025 could be the UK’s ‘worst in decades’, experts warn as jab demand rises

Warning comes after Australia’s worst ever flu season, which is often seen as an accurate indicator of what the UK can expect

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

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Health officials urge parents to vaccinate children amid ‘deeply worrying’ rise in meningitis cases

Meningitis can cause life-threatening sepsis and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves if not treated quickly

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

Health officials in vaccination plea amid rise in meningitis cases

The UK Health Security Agency said there were 378 cases of invasive meningococcal disease in 2024/25, up from 340 in the previous 12 months.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2025

‘Unusually early’ start to flu season as infections rise

Hospital admission rates are highest among people aged 85 and over, and children aged four and under.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Thousands who unknowingly had HIV and hepatitis identified though new tests

The initiative was rolled out across emergency departments in areas with the highest rates of HIV.

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025

Mpox warning issued in UK after cases spread in Europe

A new UKHSA report said 16 cases of the ‘clade Ib’ mpox strain have been reported in England

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Tuberculosis cases are surging in the UK: Symptoms and advice you need to know

Symptoms of TB include a persistent cough, high temperatures, night sweats and unexplained loss

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025

Brace for early flu season in England and get vaccinated, say experts

Rise in flu levels being driven by cases among children and young people, say public health leaders

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025

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Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025

Flu season has come early, health experts warn as people urged to get jab

Cases of flu are up across all the datasets monitored by the UK Health Security Agency, particularly in children.

The Fashion Central · Oct 8, 2025

COVID-19 Cases Rise In the UK As Fewer People Qualify For Free Vaccines

COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations are rising across the United Kingdom, but far fewer people will qualify for a free vaccine

International Business Times UK · Oct 7, 2025

Who's Actually Eligible for a COVID Jab Right Now—and Why Are Pharmacies Saying No?

Confusion erupts across the UK as new NHS rules tighten COVID-19 booster eligibility, leaving thousands turned away from pharmacies and unsure if they still qualify for the jab.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

Warning issued as tropical disease-carrying mosquitoes found in UK

The presence of the mosquitoes in Europe poses a ‘significant public health threat’, experts say

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International Business Times UK · Sep 29, 2025

Brits Confused Over Flu and Covid as New Strains Sweep the Nation – Here's How Experts Suggest to Spot the Difference

One of the main reasons for the current confusion is how similar the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 can be.

International Business Times UK · Sep 10, 2025

Is Covid Back? UK Reports 31% Rise Of New Cases - What's Going On?

UK hospital Covid positivity rose 31% in two weeks, driven by new Omicron variants. Community spread remains low, but health officials stress close monitoring.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

NHS chiefs demand urgent action over staff flu jabs after uptake halves since pandemic

‘Low uptake is neither inevitable nor irreversible,’ health bosses say as flu jab rates fall among staff

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

Minister challenged over vaccination ‘crisis’

The public health minister was also quizzed over plans to improve the quality of baby food.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1, 2025

Whooping Cough Is Back In The UK. What Is It, And What Can You Do To Protect Yourself From It?

A baby has died from whooping cough in the UK, highlighting falling vaccination rates and rising risks for unprotected infants.

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2025

Pregnant women urged to get whooping cough vaccine after baby death

It is the first fatal case of the infection in the UK this year.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2025

British baby dies from whooping cough as vaccination rates fall

Infant’s mother had not been vaccinated against the highly infectious disease, which affects the lungs and airways

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