This article was taken from: http://metro.co.uk/2018/02/01/britains-flu-outbreak-now-killed-231-people-winter-7279504/ By Harley Tamplin The number of people to have died after contracting flu in the UK this winter has risen to 231, according to the latest figures. Public Health England said 193 flu-related deaths have been reported, while another 38 have died in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Levels of the virus…
This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-41467097 By: Michelle Roberts Patients aged 65 or older and living in Berkshire and Oxfordshire will be invited to take part in the trial. Half of the 500 volunteers will receive the usual seasonal flu jab and a placebo or dummy jab, while the other half with get the regular vaccine…
This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/sep/28/protect-babies-from-flu-by-getting-older-siblings-vaccinated-parents-advised By:Press Association Babies and toddlers are significantly more at risk of being hospitalised with influenza complications if they have older brothers or sisters, research finds Small children are significantly more at risk of serious illness from influenza if they have older brothers or sisters, new research has shown. Babies and…