Overview
- People are advised to book an urgent GP appointment or call 111 if a high temperature lasts five days or does not come down with paracetamol.
- UKHSA reports hospital weekly positivity at 12% compared with 13.1% the previous week, indicating a small decline with continued medium circulation.
- A high temperature is 38C or above, with NHS thresholds for children set at 38C for under three months and 39C for ages three to six months.
- Common symptoms include fever, a new continuous cough, loss or change of smell or taste, breathlessness and fatigue, with guidance to stay home until feeling better.
- Autumn booster eligibility prioritises people aged 75 and over, immunocompromised individuals aged six months to 74 years and residents of older adult care homes, with vaccinations available for those aged five and above.