The colder weather has arrived and the NHS is warning people to take three important steps to protect their health – and the health of their loved ones – as winter sets in.
The NHS has urged north west residents to take action as a ‘tripledemic’ of winter viruses unfolds. Doctors are worried about the spread of Covid-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) all at the same time.
There are three ‘crucial’ actions people can take to stay healthy, says another NHS medical chief. That includes getting vaccinated, preparing a well-stocked medicine cabinet and taking precautions to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses. READ MORE: 'I was 22 and thought I was just hungover...
then it got scary' Dr Helen Wall, Clinical Director for Population Health at NHS Greater Manchester and a GP in Bolton, said: “Winter viruses such as flu, COVID-19 and RSV can cause severe illness and lead to hospitalisation, particularly for those who are most vulnerable.