flu

Alcohol-based hand sanitisers and surface disinfectants provide good protection against transmission of respiratory syncytial viruses via surfaces.

A new study led by researchers at Harvard Medical School illuminates how the brain becomes aware that there is an infection in the body.

Cases are increasing of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza spreading to mammals.

According to experts, this winter, flu activity is expected to be higher than usual in the UK.

As the H5N1 strain of avian flu hits record numbers of UK birds, the virus can be lethal to humans and its spread is likely to accelerate this winter.