UKHSA advises parents to keep sick children home amid rising norovirus and flu cases.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warns parents to keep children home from school if they exhibit fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, as norovirus and flu cases rise. Norovirus activity has more than doubled the five-season average. Parents are advised to promote good hygiene practices, such as handwashing, and to ensure children receive routine vaccinations, including the flu vaccine, which is available to eligible children.

November 04, 2024
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