Rare black swan in East London dies as ‘UK’s largest’ bird flu outbreak spreads

Rare black swan in East London dies as ‘UK’s largest’ bird flu outbreak spreads

A rare black swan in east London has died from bird flu amid the UK’s “largest ever” outbreak of the disease. Residents living near to Hollow Ponds in Wanstead have spoken of... Read more »
London hospitals brace for record-breaking flu season, all-time high ER wait times

London hospitals brace for record-breaking flu season, all-time high ER wait times

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is preparing for what could be the worst flu season they’ve seen in recent history. One doctor tells CBC News that a combination of changing viral timelines... Read more »
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First human case of Bird flu outbreak now confirmed in UK

Bird flu or avian flu, an infectious form of influenza spread between birds has been discovered in a human patient in a rare UK case. Transmission of the virus from a bird... Read more »

Low-uptake of flu vaccine in Hackney and north east London

Published: 5:23 PM November 8, 2021 As the festive season begins Hackney people are being urged to protect themselves against Covid-19 and the flu by getting fully vaccinated. While Covid cases have... Read more »
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South London Mother, 31, found by daughter, 8, dead from flu brought on by epilepsy and cocaine use

A 31-year-old South London mother of three was found by her daughter, eight, lying dead from flu brought on by epilepsy and cocaine use in her child’s room, an inquest has revealed.... Read more »
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Winter Flu Jab: Who is eligible for a flu vaccine, how to get one, and what to do if you’re not eligible

Amid warnings flu could push health services to breaking point this winter, NHS experts are urging UK citizens to get vaccinated against the virus. The urgent vaccine drive comes as health chiefs... Read more »