Entries by BBC News

What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine? /in /by

The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.

Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas /in /by

Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

What’s really going on with flu this winter? /in /by

We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it?

Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us /in /by

NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? /in /by

Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? /in /by

In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.

Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid? /in /by

Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.

Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says /in /by

The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.

Is it a cold, ‘super flu’ or Covid? How to tell the difference /in /by

How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

How I proved hair loss and dizziness aren’t just symptoms of ‘being a mum’ /in /by

Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.