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Everyone with a cold told to 'stay at home' as three viruses surge in the UK


The UK is currently being hit by a number of severe viruses, as well as the usual coughs and colds, as people are advised to take extra precautions to avoid catching illnesses

Brits battling the common cold are being told to 'stay home' amid a surge in numerous severe viruses, including the 2024 strain of Covid, XEC, which has seen a spike in hospital admissions recently. With an uptick in virus cases expected during the colder months, experts have stressed the importance of staying vigilant to avoid a range of illnesses such as colds, norovirus, chicken pox, hand foot and mouth disease, and scarlet fever. COVID-19, flu and RSV could all pose threats this winter (Image: GETTY)Meanwhile Boots' Superintendent pharmacist, Claire Nevinson, has shared crucial tips for parents to keep their little ones healthy during school time.

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