Infection

Rsv

'I thought mum just had a cold - days later she almost died'

Alice Hodges, an 82-year-old woman from Somerset, nearly lost her life after what seemed like a common cold rapidly escalated into a serious respiratory infection. In December 2024, Alice was diagnosed with respiratory …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Rsv

'I Thought Mum Just Had a Cold – Days Later She Almost Died'

Alice Hodges, an 82-year-old from Somerset, experienced what seemed to be a mild cold that quickly worsened into a critical health crisis. In December 2024, after developing cold-like symptoms, Alice was diagnosed with …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Rsv

'I Thought Mum Just Had a Cold – Days Later She Nearly Died'

Alice Hodges, an 82-year-old woman from Somerset, faced a terrifying ordeal after what seemed like a mild cold rapidly turned into a severe illness. In December 2024, Alice contracted respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read