How bad could 'tidal wave' of flu affect children this winter?
Some schools have had to temporarily close due to a surge in flu cases this winter as the new H3N2 strain spreads.
Fresh Christmas flu surge ‘concern’ as increased GP hours confirmed amid hospital restrictions over sharp cases spike
A MUCH-USED out of hours doctor in the south west of Ireland is increasing doctor numbers amid a spike in flu cases. It comes ...
NHS England
NHS ready for double whammy of winter flu-demic and strikes
The NHS is warning there is no sign of cases peaking yet, with ballooning flu cases set to coincide with industrial action which could see thousands of resident doctors walking out. The BMA has chosen ...
Lancashire Evening Post on MSN
'This confirms our worst fears' - NHS bosses worried this year's flu will be worst in recent history
NHS bosses fear this is the worst flu season in recent years, as flu cases and hospitalisations rise in time for Christmas ...
'Massive increase' in flu cases hits hospitals and schools
In NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde there were 272 flu cases in the week ending 23 November - an 18% increase on the previous ...
Health chiefs warn that Emergency Care is under increased pressure as flu season hits early
Flu cases have trebled within the space of two weeks and hospitalisation rates are rising, with the health service bracing ...
The Canadian Press on MSN
Children’s hospitals seeing more flu cases as earlier season takes a toll
Flu season has arrived early, with CHEO reporting eight times more cases than last year as hospitals warn of rising ...
School reduces singing in assemblies amid flu surge
A primary school in Leeds has reduced singing in assemblies to cut the spread of flu, with the number of children off sick ...
Fears of ‘unprecedented’ flu crisis as new jab-dodging strain plagues Scots after mutating seven times
FLU cases are on the rise across Scotland at an unprecedented rate, health experts have warned. Most infections are a result ...
Toronto Public Health calls on doctors to prioritize flu shots as cases rise
Toronto Public Health is urging doctors to prioritize vaccinating patients against the flu over the next week.
'Cases are incredibly high': Warning to patients over winter 'flu-demic' with cases yet to hit their peak
Cases of the flu have not yet reached their peak. Latest figures found there are 50% more cases compared to the same week last year. Those eligible are being urged to get vaccinated. Those who are ...