Stay at home if you're ill, health chiefs say as NHS pressure mounts from Covid and flu

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🔴 Stay at home if you're ill, health chiefs say as NHS pressure mounts from Covid and flu

“Helping children to learn about the importance of good hand hygiene is also key, so practice regular handwashing at home with soap and warm water. Catching coughs and sneezes in tissues then binning them is another simple way to help stop illness from spreading.

“Adults should also try to stay home when unwell and if you do have to go out, wear a face covering. When unwell don’t visit healthcare settings or visit vulnerable people unless urgent. “Remember that flu vaccination is still available for all eligible groups and is the best protection against the virus. We have seen good uptake in older age groups but vaccination among young children remains low.

“Flu can be very unpleasant and in some cases can lead to more serious illness. Getting your child vaccinated protects them and others they come into contact with, and it’s still not too late.” Children aged two and three, all primary school pupils and some secondary school year groups are eligible for the flu vaccine.

 

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