Now playing Next Health news 'Cocktail of respiratory viruses' spreads in multiple EU countries The deaths of two men in Italy from flu this week made headlines in the country as cases of respiratory illnesses "intensify" in other EU countries. 11/01/2024
Now playing Next Health news What to know about rising cases of the '100-day cough' in the UK Cases of the highly contagious disease have more than tripled in the UK, with experts urging pregnant women and children to get vaccinated. 17/12/2023
Now playing Next Health news 'No unknown or new pathogen' detected in China, WHO says Several respiratory illnesses are co-circulating in China this year after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. 23/11/2023
Now playing Next Health news Respiratory deaths more likely in summer than winter, study finds A Spanish research team has found a correlation between high ambient temperatures and the number of patient deaths during the summer months compared to winter. 08/11/2023
Now playing Next Health news 'Very angry': Parents struggle to get newborns preventive RSV antibody Many parents are waiting to get a new preventive antibody for their babies to prevent them from getting sick with bronchiolitis. Experts and officials say the product is a victim of its success. 29/10/2023
Now playing Next Health news People may experience 'long colds' more than a month after infection A new study has found that people may experience long-term symptoms due to other respiratory infections besides COVID. 13/10/2023
Now playing Next Green News People with lung conditions at greatest risk from climate change Representatives from the European Respiratory Society are calling on the EU to lower regulatory limits for air pollution. 05/09/2023
Now playing Next Health news US authorities authorise RSV vaccine for pregnant women The vaccine was developed by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. 22/08/2023
Now playing Next Health news HMPV: What you need to know about the virus with cold-like symptoms A virus that causes symptoms similar to that of a cold, the flu, and COVID-19 has seen an upsurge in the US. Here's what to know about HMPV. 02/06/2023
Now playing Next Health news Another reason to wear a mask? A warm nose fights off germs better Scientists have found our noses’ immune response is “numbed” by frigid temperatures. The research could help us better fight colds and other viruses. 07/12/2022
Now playing Next Health news EU approves new treatment to prevent RSV and bronchiolitis in babies The green light for Sanofi and AstraZeneca's treatment, Beyfortus, comes amid a surge in bronchiolitis cases across several countries. 04/11/2022
Now playing Next Green News Is this the 'Chilean Chernobyl'? 75 people poisoned by sulphur dioxide "We had a sulphur dioxide peak that exceeded five times the hourly norm," say authorities. 08/06/2022