GPs given go-ahead to prescribe antivirals after uptick in cases of flu

GPs can now prescribe antivirals for patients with symptoms of flu, after surveillance data showed a rise in cases.

04 December 2024

UK purchases 5m doses of bird flu vaccine in case of human spread

The UK has secured five million doses of a vaccine that would be used if the H5 bird flu virus spreads to humans.

04 December 2024

UKHSA issues alert as most healthcare professionals yet to have flu and Covid jab

The UK Health Security Agency (UKSHA) is urging healthcare professionals to come forward for their flu jab and Covid booster, amid ‘lower than expected’ uptake.

29 November 2024

Covid vaccine eligibility should shrink next year as disease becomes endemic, says JCVI

Government advisers have greatly narrowed the groups who they recommend for Covid vaccine eligibility on the NHS next autumn.

14 November 2024

Flu and Covid vaccination campaign to run from 3 October to 20 December

GPs should vaccinate eligible groups against flu and Covid between 3 October and 20 December, NHS England has said in its latest update.

16 August 2024

Another baby dies from whooping cough as cases surpass 10,000

A further baby died from whooping cough in England in June, bringing the total to 10 since the start of the latest outbreak in November last year.

08 August 2024

Learn the lesson from vets: we cannot replace GPs

Dr Katie Musgrave compares the veterinary system to general practice to reflect on the systematic replacement of GPs My best friend from primary school was the daughter of a vet.

29 July 2024