"The poor infection control practices at Dr Tam's practice means all former patients may be at low risk of a blood borne virus infection, which can have serious and ...

Michelle RobertsDigital health editorGetty ImagesFlu has come early this winter with a new mutated version of the virus circulating. The NHS has already sent out a "flu jab SOS" ...

Helen BriggsEnvironment correspondent'Blow' samples, as well as skin biopsies, were collected and screened for infectious agentsWhale breath collected by drones is giving clues to the health of wild humpbacks ...

Victoria GillScience correspondent, BBC NewsVictoria Gill/BBCChester Zoo alone has lost seven baby elephants to disease caused by the virusResearchers have made a breakthrough in the development of new vaccine ...

There has been a significant increase in the number of UK cases of a mosquito-borne virus that can cause sudden fever and joint pain and is normally only found ...

Philippa RoxbyHealth reporterUniversity Hospital SouthamptonCeri Cox's two-year-old son Harry took part in a trial of the injectionThousands of premature babies in the UK can now be protected against a ...

BBCFarmers are being urged to be on their guard for signs of bluetongue infection in their animals, which can include lesions around the mouth, lameness and feverSenior vets have ...

Getty ImagesA vaccination programme to protect newborn babies and older people against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is being rolled out in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on Monday, following ...