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Swine flu is back in the UK

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Steve Walker

The potentially deadly swine flu is back in the UK, following reports that 2 people have been hospitalised after contracting the virus, confirmed yesterday by health officials. Both patients have been diagnosed has having the H1N1 strain of influenza, and … Continue reading →

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Tamiflu IS effective against the flu, study finds

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Steve Walker

It caused a widespread debate back in 2009 when the government spent £500million stockpiling it, but new research has emerged that backs up the efficacy of flu treatment Tamiflu. Tamiflu (oseltamivir) hit headlines six years ago when it became one … Continue reading →

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Mutating flu viruses linked to havoc at A&E departments

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Steve Walker

Flu rates have now reached their highest level than at any time in the previous three years, and doctors are blaming mutated forms of the flu virus that are not being protected against with the seasonal winter flu jab. Strains … Continue reading →

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Winter Wellness: Protect yourself against flu and other illness

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Mark Riley

Certain health conditions are triggered or exuberated by cold weather, and considering recent years has seen the winter season in the United Kingdom become increasingly chilly with sub-zero temperatures, this can cause chaos for the majority of the UK’s 63.23 … Continue reading →

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Achoo! Do you have a cold or flu?

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Sarah Smith

The winter season for the majority of the Northern Hemisphere is not a pleasant time. Temperatures often plunge into the minuses as snow makes a regular appearance, as does ice, resulting in inevitable pandemonium for vehicle drivers and walking pedestrians. … Continue reading →

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