The flu jab is available every Autumn for at-risk groups. While the flu isn’t harmful to people who are in good health, it can be dangerous for certain groups and lead to more serious conditions like pneumonia and even death. Common symptoms of...

The flu is an illness that commonly occurs during the winter months. Caused by the influenza virus, it’s spread easily by coughing and sneezing and by coming into contact with someone who has it. In most cases it will pass after a week with res...

The cold and flu are both common during the winter months but they can occur at any time of the year. While some of the symptoms may be similar, they are two completely separate illnesses. The flu is caused by only three different virus strains, wher...