With winter on the horizon, it’s
inevitable that winter bugs will appear.
We all dread the alerts from nursery or
school about the bugs spreading and there’s
little we can do to escape them. It’s a case of
wait and see if your children bring them home
to share with you and the rest of the family.
While there’s little we can do to stop the
bugs, it’s handy to know what to look for and
to be prepared with the correct knowledge.
Make sure your medicine cupboard is
stocked up so you’re ready if something
strikes in the middle of the night.
Norovirus, known as the winter vomiting
bug, causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Those with norovirus may experience a high
temperature and a headache. The NHS says
you should rest and keep hydrated to avoid
dehydration. If you are concerned about
your child or children and their symptoms,
you can call your GP or 111.
Make sure your children’s immunisations
are up-to-date so they are protected from
illness. The NHS website has a vaccination
schedule, which maps out the different
immunisations and the ages of children when
they need them.
Children can have the flu vaccine to
protect them over the winter months. It’s given
in a nasal spray. According to the NHS,
children can catch flu and spread it easily.
So, if you vaccinate your multiples, it protects
others who are vulnerable to flu, like babies
and older people.
Make sure you are up-to-date with
information about winter illnesses and
immunisations by heading to nhs.uk.