UK Cold Spell Brings Sleet, Snow, and Cold Weather Alerts
The UK is experiencing a cold spell with sleet and snow in higher areas, prompting cold weather alerts in parts of northern and eastern England from February 7-11 due to potential minor health impacts; while widespread snow is unlikely, some areas might see up to 5cm by Saturday.
UK Cold Spell Brings Sleet, Snow, and Cold Weather Alerts
The UK is experiencing a cold spell with sleet and snow in higher areas, prompting cold weather alerts in parts of northern and eastern England from February 7-11 due to potential minor health impacts; while widespread snow is unlikely, some areas might see up to 5cm by Saturday.
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England Faces 'Quad-demic' as Flu Hospitalizations Surge 70%
A sharp increase in flu cases across England has led to a 70% rise in hospitalizations in one week, prompting concerns about an impending 'quad-demic' as the NHS braces for a surge in winter illnesses, particularly among working-age adults.
England Faces 'Quad-demic' as Flu Hospitalizations Surge 70%
A sharp increase in flu cases across England has led to a 70% rise in hospitalizations in one week, prompting concerns about an impending 'quad-demic' as the NHS braces for a surge in winter illnesses, particularly among working-age adults.
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UK Faces Severe Weather Warning Amid Energy Price Concerns
The UK faces a severe weather warning for snow and ice, impacting transport and potentially causing power cuts. The UKHSA issued a cold weather health alert.
UK Faces Severe Weather Warning Amid Energy Price Concerns
The UK faces a severe weather warning for snow and ice, impacting transport and potentially causing power cuts. The UKHSA issued a cold weather health alert.
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Mother Urges Mandatory Flu Jabs After Son's Flu Death
15-month-old Louie Hughes died from the flu on Christmas Day, prompting his mother to advocate for mandatory flu vaccinations for children after less than half of English schoolchildren received the jab this winter.
Mother Urges Mandatory Flu Jabs After Son's Flu Death
15-month-old Louie Hughes died from the flu on Christmas Day, prompting his mother to advocate for mandatory flu vaccinations for children after less than half of English schoolchildren received the jab this winter.
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UK Stockpiles 5 Million Bird Flu Vaccines Amidst Global Rise in Avian Influenza
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced a 5-million-dose bird flu vaccine stockpile in response to a concerning global rise in avian flu cases among animals, increasing human-transmission risk; the vaccines will be made by CSL Seqirus in Liverpool.
UK Stockpiles 5 Million Bird Flu Vaccines Amidst Global Rise in Avian Influenza
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced a 5-million-dose bird flu vaccine stockpile in response to a concerning global rise in avian flu cases among animals, increasing human-transmission risk; the vaccines will be made by CSL Seqirus in Liverpool.
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