NHS Reports Surge in Health Advice Searches During Festive Season

Queries on alcohol, burns, and winter illnesses spiked on Christmas and Boxing Day in 2023, according to new NHS data.

Visits to NHS pages on drinking while breastfeeding increased by 146% during Christmas compared to the week prior, reflecting heightened seasonal concerns.
Searches for alcohol poisoning advice rose by 60%, with 2,008 visits recorded over the two-day festive period in 2023.
Pages on burns and scalds saw a 50% increase in views, reaching 2,748 visits as holiday cooking accidents became more common.
Rabies-related pages experienced a 123% jump in traffic, alongside a 33% rise in queries about animal and human bites.
Winter illnesses like norovirus and chest infections were among the most viewed topics, with over 19,000 and 17,000 visits respectively.