Parents have been issued with fresh advice from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to help keep their children healthy this winter. The UKHSA is reminding parents of the simple steps they can take to reduce the spread of stomach bugs and winter illnesses. As we head into the winter months, children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average.
The UKHSA says that flu is steadily on the rise across the country as well. Dr Richard Pebody, Director, Clinical & Emerging Infections at UKHSA, said: “As children return to school after the half term holidays, it’s important that they get off to the best start possible ahead of winter. (Image: Getty Images) “Staying healthy and taking simple steps to reduce the spread of illness will ensure children and their families experience less disruption at this important time of year.
“Each winter, we see an increase in acute respiratory and gastro-intestinal illnesses, however it only takes simple steps to reduce the spread of most of these infections. “By following advice on good hygiene habits, knowing when to keep your child off school and taking up the opportunity to get vaccinated, parents are protecting their children and the wider school community.” These are the UKHSA’s top tips for keeping your children healthy this winter.
Teaching good hygiene habits Parents are urged to encourage good hygiene habits in their families, such as ha.