Flu
Universal flu jab ‘could be available within five years’
Scientists said their new vaccine technology targets a part of the virus that does not mutate over time.
Over-the-counter nasal sprays may keep coughs, colds and flu at bay, trial shows
Gel and saline sprays reduced the days of illness by around 20%, scientists said.
Combined flu and Covid vaccine from Moderna shows positive trial results
The combination means people would only need one jab rather than two.
One in four ambulance patients still waiting over 30 minutes for A&E handover
Some 9% of patients had to wait more than an hour to be handed over.
Sharp rise in hospital patients in England with norovirus
The total has jumped 45% in a week and is close to this winter’s peak.
Minister warns rise in flu and Covid cases will increase pressure on hospitals
Stephen Donnelly has congratulated the HSE for reducing the number of people waiting on trollies for a hospital bed.
Flu and norovirus levels ‘creeping up’ as NHS braces for winter pressures
Norovirus is the most common infectious cause of vomiting and diarrhoea.
UK’s first human case of swine flu strain H1N2 detected
Routine surveillance in GP surgeries picked up the case after the person suffered a mild illness.
Flu and Covid-19 hospital admissions in England remain lower than last year
Flu admission rates are highest among children under the age of five.
Flu and Covid-19 hospital admission rates at lower level than last year
Last winter saw the worst flu season in the UK for a decade.