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Coughs, Colds and Winter Bugs: What’s Going Around & How to Look After Yourself

Coughs, Colds and Winter Bugs: What’s Going Around & How to Look After Yourself

Colder, darker months and more time indoors mean coughs, colds, sore throats and tummy bugs tend to spread more easily. The good news: most of these illnesses get better on their own with simple home care. The important bit is knowing when it’s safe to manage yourself, and when it’s time to get advice from a pharmacist, a prescriber, NHS 111 or emergency services.

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Flu cases are rising earlier than usual this year: here’s how to protect yourself
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Flu cases are rising earlier than usual this year: here’s how to protect yourself

Flu season has started early this year.

  • Flu activity is starting earlier than usual. UKHSA describe an “unusually early start” to the flu season.

  • Lab-confirmed flu is creeping up. The percentage of flu tests that are positive has risen from 10.9% to 11.9% in one week in national laboratory surveillance.

It’s possible we can all protect ourselves from flu - learn how!

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