Flu & Viruses
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Brits not bothered about flu scare
Britons were the most reluctant in the world to take measures to stop the spread of the swine flu epidemic, researchers say today. Read more
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Web blamed for vaccine crisis
Internet health information may help many patients – but it is causing problems for vaccination programmes, a European health summit heard yesterday. Read more
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Vitamin D no good for colds, study suggests
A new study has found no evidence that taking a vitamin D supplement can reduce the chance of catching a cold. Read more
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Whooping cough outbreak spurs pregnancy vaccination
Pregnant women are to be offered vaccination against whooping cough as an outbreak spreads across the UK, it was announced today. Read more
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No trace of ME viruses
Two viruses found in mice have no role in the development of chronic fatigue syndrome in humans, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Whooping cough outbreak sparks vaccine rethink
Babies could be vaccinated against whooping cough at birth as an outbreak of the disease spreads across the UK. Read more
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New measles alarm
Parents have been urged to make sure their children are protected against measles as an outbreak continues to spread across Britain. Read more
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Warning on cold remedy herb
Children should not be given a herb widely used to treat coughs and colds, British regulators warned yesterday. Read more
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Universal flu vaccine hope
Scientists have taken a key step towards finding a universal flu vaccine, it was announced last night. Read more
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Whooping cough outbreak alert
Teenagers may be offered booster shots against whooping cough as an outbreak of the disease continues to spread through England. Read more