What are infections Find out what infections are caused by. Read more... Stopping the spread of infections Germs can be spread in several ways and once we understand how, we can take actions to break the chain of infection. Read more... Antibiotic Resistance Infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms which includes bacteria, viruses and fungi. Read more... Staying safe in Summer Simple ways to stay safe throughout the summer and keep illnesses at bay: Read more... Different types of common childhood infections Chicken Pox Chickenpox is highly contagious and can make children feel miserable, even if they do not have many spots. Read more... Common Cold Colds come on gradually and can include multiple symptoms Read more... COVID For children, COVID-19 is usually a mild illness and most get better in a few days. Read more... Flu Flu, also known as influenza, is a respiratory illness caused by a virus, usually influenza A or B. Read more Measles Measles can spread rapidly among communities, such as schools, if people have not had at least one dose of the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine. Read more... Norovirus Norovirus, also known as the ‘winter vomiting bug’, is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. Read more... Scarlet Fever Scarlet fever is an infectious disease caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A streptococcus. Read more... Strep A Strep A is a common type of bacteria which can live on the body without causing any symptoms of illness. Read more...
