BBC News - Health
Updated: 1 day 10 hours 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.