Vaccines, masks and good hygiene can help combat rising flu, say health officials

MID Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is calling on the local community to take extra precautions this winter as flu cases and wider seasonal pressures continue to rise sharply across the region.

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Practising good hand hygiene can make a significant difference to keeping yourself and others safe

Between October and December this year, the trust has had 203 confirmed flu cases, compared with 42 at the same point last year.

This steep increase mirrors the national picture, where hospitals across the country are experiencing rapidly growing numbers of flu-related admissions.

Alongside flu, other respiratory and winter viruses are contributing to increased demand on beds and sustained pressure on urgent and emergency care services.