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

The clinic in Kirkcaldy for the winter flu and coronavirus vaccinations has moved from the High Street to Templehall Church in the town's Beauly Place. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

NHS Fife: Change of location for winter vaccine clinic in Kirkcaldy

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

UK pharmacies warn of Calpol shortage in several regions

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
Health chiefs predict a difficult winter for the NHS if at risk groups fail to get their jabs

NHS Borders is urging people to take up the option of the flu vaccination to protect them this winter.

Fife launches appointments for flu vaccinations for children

Flu vaccine still. Pic courtesy of NHS Fife

Flu in Fife: Parents urged to get children vaccinated ahead of winter flu season

Parents and carers are being urged to return flu vaccine consent forms.

Fife families encouraged to have children vaccinated against flu

More Fifers are set to get their flu and COVID booster jags

Flu and COVID booster appointments for more Fifers

Flu vaccine

50 chemists offer free flu vaccines for Fifers

Not everyone agreed with the mask rules put in place in some parts of America 100 years ago. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Anti-mask protests first took place 100 years ago - here’s why