UK flu surge: H3N2 cases higher than last year
Experts warn the H3N2 flu strain is surging across the UK, with cases higher than last year. Protect yourself with the flu vaccine and know when to seek medical help.
Experts warn the H3N2 flu strain is surging across the UK, with cases higher than last year. Protect yourself with the flu vaccine and know when to seek medical help.
Health experts issue an urgent warning as a new H3N2 flu subtype drives cases earlier than usual. Eligible groups are urged to get their free flu jab for protection.
Storm Claudia batters the UK with 30mph winds and amber rain warnings. Stay informed on travel disruption and safety advice for the Midlands.
An Amber warning for Storm Claudia is in force across 16 counties. The AA advises drivers to pack two warning triangles and adjust their driving for heavy rain and strong winds.
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A 24-hour Met Office yellow warning for heavy rain is in place for Birmingham from Friday 6am, bringing flooding risks and travel disruption. Stay informed.
A 'concerning' new flu strain, H3N2, is driving an early and significant surge in cases across the UK. Health officials urge eligible individuals to get their free flu jab to prevent serious illness.
NHS Midlands advises wearing face masks in healthcare settings and urges flu jab uptake as Covid and flu cases circulate. Protect yourself and others this winter.
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Learn the crucial differences between Covid and flu symptoms as the H3N2 influenza strain circulates in Britain. Discover how to tell them apart and when to test.
Health officials issue urgent warning as the H3N2 flu strain, linked to 7,757 deaths last winter, sweeps the UK. Parents urged to get children vaccinated. Learn the symptoms and protection methods.
UK Health Security Agency urges public to get flu vaccine as cases triple. Protect yourself and ease NHS pressure this winter. Book your jab now.
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Health chiefs issue urgent warning to millions with long-term conditions as influenza begins circulating in communities. Free NHS flu vaccinations available for eligible groups.
The Met Office has issued a severe yellow weather warning for rain covering much of England this weekend, with potential flooding and travel disruption expected from Friday evening through Monday morning.
Met Office issues severe weather warnings as torrential rain threatens widespread flooding and travel chaos across the UK with some areas facing up to 3cm of rainfall every hour.
A leading medical expert issues critical advice as respiratory illnesses surge across the UK. Discover why vulnerable populations are being urged to mask up again and which areas are most affected.
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Health officials issue urgent warning as flu cases spike across the UK. Learn to spot the critical difference between cold and flu symptoms that could save a vulnerable person's life.
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