The NHS has announced significant changes to the national flu immunisation programme for the 2026-2027 season, introducing community pharmacy flu vaccinations for children to increase accessibility and coverage. From October …
As winter pressures intensify across the West Midlands, residents are being urged to turn to their local pharmacies for healthcare advice and treatment. With GP practices and hospital A&E departments facing unprecedented …
Health experts are sounding the alarm as the UK experiences a sharp rise in flu cases this winter, primarily caused by the H3N2 strain. This strain is known for causing more severe illness, and its evolution from previous …
Birmingham has emerged as the hardest-hit area in England during this intense flu season, with the NHS reporting unprecedented hospital admission rates due to the so-called ‘super-flu.’ Last week, hospitals across the city …
Britain is currently grappling with an outbreak of the ‘K strain’ influenza, a new variant of flu that has rapidly spread across the country in recent weeks. Identified as the “subclade K” variant of Influenza A H3N2, this …
NHS Birmingham and Solihull are grappling with significant budget deficits as winter brings increased pressures on healthcare services. As of September, the NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board reported a £37.3 …
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has declared a critical incident across its four hospitals—Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Selly Oak, Heartlands Hospital in Bordesley, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, …
The H3N2 influenza strain continues to spread rapidly across the UK, raising concerns among health experts about a potentially severe flu season. Azeem Majeed, Head of the Department of Primary Care & Public Health at …
Health experts are sounding the alarm about a new subtype of the flu virus, warning that it could trigger a severe outbreak this winter. The H3N2 strain, known for its potential severity, has caused flu cases to appear …
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a strong warning as an early and intense wave of flu spreads rapidly across the country, threatening to overwhelm the NHS during what is expected to be the harshest winter in …
Chesterfield Royal Hospital in Derbyshire has reintroduced mandatory face masks for all staff, patients, and visitors due to a surge in flu cases within its premises. This precautionary measure aims to safeguard the health of …