What is the 'quad-demic'? How to protect yourself from Covid, RSV, norovirus and the flu as NHS issue warning
A ‘quad-demic’ refers to the outbreak of four viruses side by side. This winter in the UK, the NHS is asking people to protect themselves from Covid, the flu, RSV and norovirus after a “tidal wave” of seasonal illness have seen cases surge.
Warning issued over 'festive flu' by NHS with hospital cases on the rise
The boss of NHS England has urged Brits to get vaccinated before Christmas with cases of ‘festive flu’ on the rise. Cases of Flu, norovirus (the winter vomiting bug) and RSV (a common cold and cough) have significantly risen in the UK this winter.
‘Tidal wave of flu’ warning for NHS in England this winter, new figures show
NHS England has warned services “tidal wave” of infections and are bracing for a “quad-demic” of bugs this winter, with the increase in cases of flu, norovirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and expected increases of Covid-19.
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NHS warns of flu ‘tidal wave’ hitting hospitals in England
The NHS in England is warning of a “tidal wave of flu hitting hospitals” after witnessing a 70 per cent increase in patients being hospitalised with the illness over the past week. Health leaders have previously warned that the strained service is grappling with a “quad-demic” of flu,
'Tidal wave of flu hitting hospitals' as cases surge by 70 per cent in a week
NHS England has warned of a “tidal wave of flu hitting hospitals” as the number of hospital beds occupied by patients with flu surged by 70% in a week. A&Es had their busiest November on record, with doctors seeing 2.
NHS alert over 'tidal wave of flu hitting hospitals' as winter bites
Professor Sir Stephen Powis, NHS national medical director, said: "The tidal wave of flu cases and other seasonal viruses hitting hospitals is really concerning for patients and f
NHS warns of 'tidal wave of flu' hitting hospitals as cases surge by 70%
The national medical director for NHS England said: "The tidal wave of flu cases and other seasonal viruses hitting hospitals is really concerning for patients and for the NHS."
Flu warning following 'tidal wave' of new cases as NHS braces for 'quad-demic'
The NHS has warned of a “tidal wave” of flu infections in the last seven days, with a 70 per cent increase in hospital cases in England.
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