Flu is a viral infection affecting the nose, throat and lungs, mostly during the winter months. It is far worse than an ...

Moving on to the common cold, caused by the rhinovirus, the UKHSA explains that symptoms develop gradually over a few days.

People in vulnerable groups are offered vaccines against flu, COVID and RSV, the UKHSA said, adding: "Staying at home when ...

The Department of Health reported more than 5,000 cases of Influenza-like illness in the first weeks of January this year, which is 54% lower than 12,620 cases during the same period last year.