Infectious disease9 hrs agoFirst flu jab event held for homeless peopleA national campaign aims to vaccinate those at increased risk against flu and pneumococcal diseases.9 hrs ago1 day agoMy husband suffered in his final days after catching scabies in hospitalKate Baxter says the infection "cast a shadow over" her husband Paul's final days.1 day ago1 day agoPeople urged to book flu jabs as NHS bookings openHealth leaders in Kent urge eligible residents to get vaccinated as early as possible as NHS flu jabs open.1 day ago2 days agoInside India's forest villages, where a dangerous mix of crises led to 32 child deathsAt least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.2 days ago4 days agoWomen urged to have jabs to protect unborn babiesHealth experts say vaccinating against RSV infection can reduce hospital admissions by over 80%.4 days ago8 Sept 2026More teenagers getting flu vaccination is 'vital'Work is needed for more youngsters to be vaccinated in Devon and Cornwall, a health boss says.8 Sept 20268 Sept 2026Bluetongue restrictions in place for at least two yearsA restricted zone for Dumfries and Galloway and parts of Ayrshire will be put in place on Thursday.8 Sept 20263 Sept 2026Invasive mosquito species found breeding in LondonAedes aegypti mosquitoes and larvae have been detected in east London homes and are being destroyed.3 Sept 20262 Sept 2026Flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer'This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat last year's Super-K strain.2 Sept 2026...
