Flu

Dr Shaz Wahid at a hospital hygiene station.

Huge spike in respiratory illnesses

Nearly two in 10 older people avoided going to A&E during winter last year due to these concerns

Six in 10 over 65s worry about catching flu from A&E trips

Three of the wonderfully weird ways that Sunderland people were cured of their ailments in the past.

I'm stunned by the 'old wives' remedies that Sunderland people used

Sneezy the dwarf, alias actor David Davies, with Pallion schoolgirl Elizabeth Hope-Hindmarsh.

When Sneezy the dwarf came down with flu in a Sunderland panto

Flu hospitalisations surge by 77% in just 2 weeks across North East

The new H3N2 flu strain continues to dominate flu cases.

The early symptom of the new H3N2 flu strain to look out for

Toddlers will now be able to get their flu vaccine at local pharmacies for the first time.

Latest warning as 'unusually early' flu outbreak continues

Those eligible for the flu vaccine are being urged to come forward.

'Get protected now': Warning over seasonal illnesses this winter

There has been 'an unusually early start' to the flu season with medical professionals fearing the NHS could face one of the
worst winters on record.

Urgent warning to parents over new highly contagious H3N2 flu strain

The varieties of Fisherman's Friend on offer this winter

Ad Feature Gen Z take the most sick days - The new face of self-care this winter

Fans will be able to get a full health MOT at the Beacon of Light.

Here's how to get your full winter health MOT at the Beacon of Light

Australia is currently in the middle of one of its worst winters for flu infections in the last decade.

'Stay at home and avoid contact': Warning to those with flu symptoms

Flu is on the rise, with cases among school-aged children driving the early start to the season.

Parents warned to get children vaccinated as flu cases spread

There are many viruses that can cause symptoms similar to the cold.

The three lesser-known viruses that can cause the symptoms of a cold

There has been a significant increase in the virus that causes the common cold, according to latest UKHSA data.

The simple at home-remedy to cure cold symptom - as cases spike

Toddlers will now be able to get their flu vaccine at local pharmacies for the first time.

Toddlers can now get the flu vaccine at community pharmacies
Parents are being urged to protect their children from becoming seriously ill from the flu this winter 🤧
Sarah McCann

There has been a significant increase in cases of the common cold.

The 1 simple practice you can do to stop the spread of the cold

Asda is offering flu jabs for just 60p, its lowest-ever price (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Martin Lewis urges Brits to book flu jab deal that costs less than £1

Students often find themselves under the weather during the first few weeks of university.

The one thing students need to do to avoid freshers' flu

As children return to school there are some illnesses that parents need to be aware of

The six most common back-to-school illnesses and how to avoid them

The common symptoms that could be a sign of hay fever, a cold or even Covid as cases continue to rise.

Is it too early for a cold? Symptoms according to a health expert

Cases of the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus remain high across the UK.

The seven ways to protect yourself from catching the flu

Despite it being summer, cases of Covid have increased.

How to tell the difference between summer colds, hay fever or Covid

A leading pharmacist is urging parents to know the symptoms of hay fever, cold and the flu in their children.

Tell-tale signs your child has hay fever, a cold or the flu

Australia is currently in the middle of one of its worst winters for flu infections in the last decade.

Record flu outbreak in Australia could be a warning of what's to come

The common symptoms that could be a sign of hay fever, a cold or even Covid as cases continue to rise.

How to tell the difference between hay fever a cold or Covid

Beautiful scenes show first puffins return to Northumberland's Farne Islands.

Delightful scenes as adorable puffins return to British beauty spot
Watch the magical scenes as thousands of puffins return to popular National Trust site, in this spectacular video.
Lucinda Herbert

The NHS has been hit with a 'quad-demic' of seasonal illness this winter.

How to protect your child from picking up these common bugs at nursery

Cases of HMPV have been surging in China.

Seven common HMPV symptoms to look out for as UK cases numbers rise

Doctors are urging patients to make themselves aware of the symptoms of norovirus.

NHS warn people with these five symptoms not to go into work

With so many illnesses around this winter, it can be hard to know when symptoms of a cough are serious.

Red flag symptoms that you shouldn't ignore if you have a cough

There was almost double the number of children in hospital with RSV compared with the same week last year.

NHS tells parents to 'call 999' if their children have these symptoms

Viral infections like the flu are very common in children.

Flu symptoms in kids: warning signs parents need to know

Symptoms of HMPV can be similar to the flu or the cold.

Five common HMPV symptoms in adults that you shouldn't ignore

The outbreak was discovered on a farm near Wooler. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

How worried should we be about bird flu as US reports first death?

Norovirus is highly contagious and cannot be killed by alcohol hand gels.

Parents warned to keep children with these symptoms off school

Cases of HMPV have been surging in China.

HMPV symptoms to look out for - and should we be worried?

Cases of the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus remain high across the UK.

How to tell the difference between flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus

High levels of flu are contributing to an increase in hospitalisations, (Pic: Mojpe/PIxabay)

North East hospitals left stricken by huge surge in flu cases

More than 50% of people infected with Covid have reported sneezing as a symptom on the ZOE Covid app. Interestingly it tends to be more common among people who have been vaccinated and then tested positive for the virus.

Flu symptoms to look out for as NHS warn about 'worst ever' flu season

The NHS are urging those who are eligible to get the flu vaccine.

People urged to protect themselves as hospital admissions for flu soar

Fermented garlic and honey is a home remedy for symptoms of the flu that has been trending on social media.

What is the viral fermented garlic and honey flu hack - does it work?

People who are eligible are being encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the 'quad-demic'.

What is the 'quad-demic'? Symptoms of Covid, RSV, norovirus and flu

Pharmacist shares how to spot the difference between sore throat, strep and Covid symptoms.

Is it Covid, strep or a sore throat? Worrying symptoms to look out for

Symptoms of the cold, flu and Covid can be similar.

Is it cold, flu or Covid? Latest symptoms to watch out for

The NHS are asking people to protect themselves from a 'tripledemic' of RSV, Covid and flu this winter.

What is the 'tripledemic'? Cold, flu and RSV risks explained

Millions of people eligible for the flu jab can now book their appointment.

Flu jab: How to check if you're eligible and when booking opens

Well Pharmacy is now urging people to book themselves in for a winter flu jab.

Pharmacists stock-up on flu jab after major outbreak in Australia

The symptoms of freshers flu are similar to that of a bad cold. (Photo: Pexels/Edward Jenner)

What is fresher's flu? Signs and symptoms

What we know about the new COVID FLiRT variants including symptoms

Sunderland Royal Hospital.

'Stay away' plea to households as region sees rise in flu cases

Breaking Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

A nurse prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid and flu jabs to be brought forward over emergence of new variant

Lidl has announced it is considering two South Shields locations as part of its latest expansion

Lidl issues urgent warning as popular product could lead to infection

Norovirus levels remain high (Photo: Adobe)

UKHSA briefing: norovirus cases remain high across country

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