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What is happening to flu this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 18:12
Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating.
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What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?

Fri, 01/02/2026 - 03:31
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
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What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?

Fri, 01/02/2026 - 03:31
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
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Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas

Tue, 12/23/2025 - 09:08
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.
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What's really going on with flu this winter?

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 03:06
We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it?
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Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 19:23
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.
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Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 11:06
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.
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Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 20:06
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.
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