Amber cold health alert issued for UK as temperatures drop
An eight-day amber cold health alert is in force across northern England, warning of serious health risks for vulnerable people as temperatures plummet. Check on elderly neighbours.
An eight-day amber cold health alert is in force across northern England, warning of serious health risks for vulnerable people as temperatures plummet. Check on elderly neighbours.
Flu hospital admissions in England have fallen for the first time this winter, but health officials caution the virus is 'still with us' and urge eligible people to get vaccinated.
A yellow cold health alert has been issued for south-west England from Christmas evening, with strong winds and frosty temperatures forecast. Stay informed on travel and health advice.
Norovirus cases spike to more than double the 5-season average. Health officials urge anyone with symptoms to stay home for 48 hours after they stop to prevent spread.
The UK Health Security Agency issues a Christmas warning over highly contagious norovirus. Stay home 48 hours after symptoms stop to prevent spread.
An NHS doctor warns of a severe 'super flu' wave hitting the UK. Learn the eight key symptoms, who is most at risk, and crucial advice to protect yourself and the NHS this winter.
The UK Health Security Agency warns Norovirus is highly contagious and can infect you multiple times in a season. Learn the key symptoms and how to prevent its spread.
The UK Health Security Agency issues a winter checklist to curb flu and Covid spread. Advice includes wearing a mask at home, hand washing, and opening windows. Learn the key symptoms.
Health experts warn all UK households of changing Covid symptoms ahead of Christmas. Learn the new signs and when to wear face masks to protect vulnerable groups.
The NHS urges people with sickness or diarrhoea to stay away from hospitals as a norovirus variant spreads. Protect your community and NHS services.
Norovirus infections are increasing in the UK, particularly among young children. Learn the early symptoms and how to prevent the spread of the winter vomiting bug.
The UK faces an unusually early flu season dominated by the H3N2 strain. Health officials urge eligible individuals to get vaccinated as cases spike in children and young adults.
The UK Health Security Agency issues critical warning about carbon monoxide dangers in homes during colder months. Learn symptoms and prevention measures.
Health experts urge eligible Brits to get flu and RSV vaccines as cases surge. Protect yourself now against the early seasonal peak of respiratory illnesses.
A wall of snow is forecast for England from Tuesday as an Arctic blast sends temperatures plummeting. The UKHSA has issued a cold weather alert. Read the latest.
The Met Office forecasts up to 7cm of snow across northern England and Scotland this week, with the UKHSA triggering cold weather alerts. Drivers warned of hazardous conditions.
UKHSA reports a sharp rise in deaths from antibiotic-resistant superbugs in England. Learn the symptoms and how to use antibiotics responsibly to protect yourself.
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.
UK health officials issue urgent warning as measles cases rise. Parents urged to check children's MMR vaccine status to prevent serious illness.
Health experts issue an urgent warning as antibiotic-resistant infections increase in the West Midlands. Learn how to help tackle this critical health threat.
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.
Health officials issue urgent warning as cases of severe respiratory infection surge. Find out the symptoms to watch for and protective measures you need to take.