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What Should I Do If I Can’t Get a Flu Jab Appointment? Private Flu Vaccine Options When Everywhere Is Fully Booked
Struggling to book a flu jab because appointments are fully booked? Learn what to do, where to go, and how private flu vaccination can help.
Still Looking for a Flu Vaccine? We’re Still Taking Bookings and Walk-Ins
Struggling to find a flu vaccine appointment? We are still offering flu vaccinations with bookings and walk-ins available, subject to stock.
Unwell Over Christmas? How to Get Medical Help When GP Surgeries Are Closed
Feeling unwell over Christmas and your GP is closed? Learn how to access online medical consultations for flu, UTIs, cold sores and infections.
H3N2 Flu Strain: What You Need to Know About This Season’s Most Talked-About Influenza Variant
Learn what H3N2 is, how this flu strain behaves, what symptoms look like, and when to book an online consultation.
Can You Still Get the Flu After the Vaccine?
Yes, it’s still possible to catch flu after vaccination. Learn why it happens, how effective the flu jab is, and what protection it offers.
Flu vs Cold vs COVID — How to Tell the Difference
Flu vs Cold vs COVID – Symptoms, Differences & When to Get Help
Super Flu Symptoms: When to See a Healthcare Professional Instead of Waiting It Out
Think you might have super flu? Learn the warning signs, when home care is enough, and when to book a same-day online consultation.
‘Super Flu’: What Is It and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?
Every winter, we see headlines about a “super flu” — but what does this actually mean?
Coughs, Colds and Winter Bugs: What’s Going Around & How to Look After Yourself
Colder, darker months and more time indoors mean coughs, colds, sore throats and tummy bugs tend to spread more easily. The good news: most of these illnesses get better on their own with simple home care. The important bit is knowing when it’s safe to manage yourself, and when it’s time to get advice from a pharmacist, a prescriber, NHS 111 or emergency services.
Flu cases are rising earlier than usual this year: here’s how to protect yourself
Flu season has started early this year.
Flu activity is starting earlier than usual. UKHSA describe an “unusually early start” to the flu season.
Lab-confirmed flu is creeping up. The percentage of flu tests that are positive has risen from 10.9% to 11.9% in one week in national laboratory surveillance.
It’s possible we can all protect ourselves from flu - learn how!