The latest Public Health England (PHE) report,published yesterday, suggests that influenza is starting to circulate in the community and is at moderate levels. The statistics show that over the last week, the flu hospitalisation and intensive care admission rates have both increased from 1.06 to 1.96 per 100,000, and from 0.19 to 0.29 per 100,000 respectively. Continue reading UK flu levels on the rise
WORKERS in Edinburgh are playing ‘Russian roulette’ with flu as three-quarters of the city’s employees said they would clock on even if they were still ill. Continue reading Edinburgh workers playing ‘Russian roulette’ with flu
The number of flu-like cases in Scotland decreased slightly in the third week of January, prompting speculation that the worst may now be over. Health Secretary continues to urge eligible people to get their flu vaccination, however. Continue reading Flu: the worst may be over
The number of people suffering from flu-like illnesses in Scotland more than doubled in the first week of 2018 compared to the previous week and is four times higher than the same week in 2017. Continue reading Winter health crisis: Scotland’s flu rates double in a week
The number of people suffering from flu in Scotland has more than doubled compared to the same time last year. New statistics published by Health Protection Scotland (HPS) show around 46 Scots in every 100,000 were suffering from the virus during the last week in December 2017 – this compares to 22 in every 100,000 for the same week in 2016. Continue reading Health services under pressure: Flu cases are more than double last year’s figure
Scotland’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer has urged all people at risk of flu to get their flu vaccine as early as possible this year. Continue reading Flu: get your vaccine as early as possible
