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What is happening to flu this winter – and should you buy a vaccine?

Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating.

Streeting confirms public inquiry into NHS trust

The TEWV announcement comes after calls from families of three patients who died by suicide.

Streeting confirms public inquiry into NHS trust

The TEWV announcement comes after calls from families of three patients who died by suicide.

‘Double whammy’ of flu and strikes a risk to patients, Streeting says

Hospitals could struggle with rising numbers of flu patients and forthcoming strikes by resident doctors in England next week, says Health Secretary.

Flu in five charts – how this year’s winter outbreak is different

NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week.

Answering Your Questions About Rising Flu Cases

Health experts and BBC correspondents take questions about a surge in flu cases in England

I was poisoning myself – Ironman world champion

Lucy Charles-Barclay had been dealing with stress fractures, joint pain and low energy before her coeliac disease diagnosis.

Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise

Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience.

NHS tracker – are hospital waiting times improving near you?

Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.

Campaigners question ethics of puberty-blocker trial in legal letter to Streeting

Researchers and the UK regulator say the study is going to help improve care for children questioning their gender.