Respiratory

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

Ukhsa

UKHSA Urges Mask-Wearing Amid H3N2 Flu Surge

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a renewed call for the public to wear face masks as part of efforts to curb rising flu infections, primarily driven by the H3N2 strain of the influenza virus. Despite a recent …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read