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Flu

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

Mystic Meg with her beginners guide to tarot cards in John Menzies, Princes Street, Edinburgh.

UK astrologer Mystic Meg dead at 80

As temperatures continue to plummet the NHS has issued advice to vulnerable people during the cold snap

NHS issues cold weather advice as temperatures plummet

Tesco is stocking £8 health-kits to test for cancers and illnesses in a first of a kind deal to help the NHS

Tesco launch at-home medical kits to test for cancer & thyroid issues

Decongestants like Sudafed, Nurofen Cold & Flu and Day & Night Nurse could be restricted or banned in the UK after links to brain disorders have been reported.

Possible UK ban for cold & flu medicines after brain disorder reports

Sister Andre, born Lucile Randon, died in her sleep this wweek aged 118.

World’s oldest person Sister Andre dies in her sleep at 118

Five Manchester news headlines you might have missed this week

The NHS is under severe pressure with record levels of bed occupancy and ambulance call-outs. Photo: AdobeStock

NHS under pressure: how our hospitals and ambulances are faring

Hospitals in Greater Manchester are dangerously busy, the latest data shows: Photo: AdobeStock

NHS under pressure: Greater Manchester hospitals are dangerously busy

More under 5s are in hospital in Manchester with flu this winter Credit: Rido - stock.adobe.com

High rates of flu in Manchester and what to do to prevent getting sick

There is a need for blood donors in Manchester as many appointments have been cancelled due to people having colds or flu

Blood donors needed in Manchester to keep hospitals supplied

UK pharmacies warn of Calpol shortage in several regions

Flu levels are high at Manchester hospitals Credit: georgerudy - stock.adobe.com/ posed by model

Hospital trust has highest number of in-patients with flu

Adults have been warned to stay at home when feeling unwell or wear face coverings in public spaces in order to stem the spread of illness,

Adults told to ‘stay home’ and ‘wear face coverings’ if unwell

Tongue of a child with scarlet fever - strawberry tongue.

Back to school advice as scarlet fever and Covid cases remain high

Avoid elderly loved ones at Christmas if you’re ill, health bosses say

Can dogs get colds like humans?

Huge vaccinations drive ahead as winter ‘twindemic’ looms

Parents are being reminded of childhood vaccines

Hepatitis, measles and meningitis ‘on the rise’ in Greater Manchester