‘Worrying’ Rise in Flu and Covid Cases Sends Children to Greater Manchester Hospitals, Urgent Warning issued
greater Manchester is seeing a concerning increase in cases of flu and Covid-19 among children, leading to hospital admissions and prompting an urgent warning to parents. Health officials report teh latest data indicates an early peak in flu circulation,raising fears of a challenging winter for the region’s healthcare system.
The rise in infections comes as the NHS urges eligible individuals to get vaccinated, emphasizing the vaccine as the best defense against serious illness and hospitalization.Catch-up clinics for school-aged children are currently underway across Greater Manchester, hosted at family hubs, leisure centres, and Sure Start centres.
“We strongly encourage all those who qualify for vaccination to come forward immediately to secure the best possible protection,” said Dr. Merav Kliner, Regional Deputy Director for UK Health Security Agency north West. “The vaccine is the strongest defense we have against what can be a serious illness. Taking up the offer of vaccination coudl be the key to preventing serious illness and avoiding hospital admission.”
Local teams are offering vaccination sessions close to home,providing convenient access for residents. Symptoms of flu or Covid-19 include fever, persistent cough, fatigue, and body aches. Individuals experiencing these symptoms are advised to limit contact with others, especially those at higher risk.
