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Flu is “circulating” the country, in the words of PHE, with statistics showing over the last week, an increase in hospitalisation and intensive care admission rates from 5.13 to 6.85 per 100,000 an from 0.23 to 0.35 per 100,000 respectively. READ MORE Flu jab: Is vitamin D more effective than the flu vaccine? GP consultations

Cold and flu are common illnesses during this time of year, but while many people are quick to determine which one they have, there are some major differences which set the two apart. READ MORE Flu jab: How effective is the flu vaccine? When to get vaccinated The symptoms of a cold are listed by

Many people love autumn for the colorful foliage and pumpkin spice, but each year it ushers in another season that is more menacing: cold and flu season, that is. The two illnesses are often lumped together, but there are important distinctions. And when it comes to prevention and treatment, there are plenty of misconceptions that

The study is designed to help scientists come up with more effective flu vaccines following one of the worst flu seasons in recent years. Saint Louis University is willing to pay $3,500 to anyone who’s willing to stay in “Hotel Influenza,” a remodeled hotel where participants run the risk of contracting the flu during a