It’s been billed as the biggest flu vaccination programme in history – the Government’s plan for everyone over the age of 50 to get the jab on the NHS this winter. The aim is to protect 30 million vulnerable Britons – around 10 million more than in previous years – in a bid to avoid … Read more
People over the age of 50 will be entitled to a free flu vaccine from the beginning of next month as part of an expanded jab rollout in the face of the ‘twin threats’ of flu and coronavirus. This latest age group can be vaccinated by their GP or pharmacist in England from December 1, … Read more
Not now, bird flu! Almost 500 ducks and chickens will be culled after avian influenza outbreak on Kent farm Almost 500 birds will be killed at a Kent farm after aviation influenza was found A 1km restriction zone has been placed around the affected farm in Deal, Kent Public Health England said the outbreak does … Read more
Two antiviral drugs are set to begin early human trials in London-based coronavirus patients. A UCL-led study, dubbed the FLARE trial, will investigate the efficacy of favipiravir, which is used to treat the flu, and the cocktail of lopinavir/ritonavir which is given to HIV patients. Scientists are recruiting 240 participants between the ages of 18 … Read more
It was feared by many to be the perfect winter storm, a nightmare situation that would push our health service over the edge: the ‘twin-demic’ of flu, which kills about 10,000 Britons every year, and a second deadly wave of Covid-19. Such was the concern that the Government rolled out the biggest flu vaccination programme … Read more
It was feared by many to be the perfect winter storm, a nightmare situation that would push our health service over the edge: the ‘twin-demic’ of flu, which kills about 10,000 Britons every year, and a second deadly wave of Covid-19. Such was the concern that the Government rolled out the biggest flu vaccination programme … Read more
Britons are to get unlicensed flu injections from the US in bid to vaccinate 30million this winter Government has reached a deal with drugs firm to purchase its vaccine Flublok This is despite the fact Sanofi’s flu jab is not licensed for use anywhere in Europe Government insists drug has gone through ‘robust clinical trials’ … Read more
Ireland’s oldest woman marked her 107th birthday with an ‘inspirational’ letter to offer hope to people struggling during the Covid-19 pandemic. Widow Nancy Stewart, from Clonard, County Meath, penned an insightful note which reflected on the multiple wars, financial crashes and health crises she’s witnessed throughout her lifetime. Celebrating her milestone birthday during the coronavirus pandemic, … Read more
The chief of the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed says he believes the coronavirus pandemic could be under control in the US by next flu season. Dr Moncef Slaoui leads the government’s plan to fast-track the production of 300 million vaccine doses in America by 2021. In an appearance on The Dr Oz Show on … Read more
For many people, getting the annual flu jab is nothing more than an irritating chore — and nearly a third of those who need it don’t bother. This year, though, there is more reason than ever to get the flu vaccine — for the latest research suggests it could also offer some vital protection against … Read more