BBC News - Health
Updated: 19 hours 41 min ago
Thu, 01/08/2026 - 18:12
Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating.
Fri, 01/02/2026 - 03:31
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
Fri, 01/02/2026 - 03:31
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
Tue, 12/23/2025 - 09:08
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.
Sat, 12/20/2025 - 03:06
We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it?
Thu, 12/18/2025 - 19:23
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.
Wed, 12/17/2025 - 11:06
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.
Mon, 12/15/2025 - 20:06
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.
Mon, 12/15/2025 - 15:28
How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
Fri, 12/12/2025 - 03:28
Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.
Fri, 12/12/2025 - 03:28
Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.
Thu, 12/11/2025 - 18:03
Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience.
Thu, 12/11/2025 - 03:01
The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs.