Dr Neil O'Brien, chief medical officer at the Integrated Care Board covering the area, advised people to use online services ...

Previously fit and healthy 43-year-old Steve Collett was hospitalised for 52 days after the flu turned into double pneumonia.

More than half of eligible people in Lancashire and South Cumbria have yet to take up the offer of a free flu jab.

TENS of thousands more people could die of flu this winter as a mutant, ‘vaccine-dodging’ strain threatens the ‘worst ...

The NHS in the North West is facing an earlier than usual spike in viruses as winter draws in, increasing pressure on ...

A family who said their Christmas was "ruined" by flu are urging others to get their vaccine to avoid being hospitalised.

“Catch a bargain not a bug this winter – and find your nearest pop-up clinic via your NHS regional webpage for when you’re out and about, or as usual you can check your local pharmacy for their ...

Winter is the busiest period for the NHS, with the flu season, an increase in respiratory conditions, and colder weather all ...

Public Health Wales is urging people particularly those most vulnerable to take simple, practical steps to protect themselves ...

As of October 20, just over 30 per cent of eligible people (88,803) had a flu vaccination, with the most-vaccinated group being anyone aged 65 and over (48.5 per cent). That is still some way from the ...

A health boss has urged those eligible to get vaccinated and to wear face masks if you already have respiratory problems ...

CASES of a winter virus that can be life-threatening to children are on the rise, health bosses warn. RSV – which stands for ...