DAY 9 FLOOD AWARE Emergencies can happen with little or no warning, such as flash flooding. There is alot you can do to prepare for flooding, such as signing up to flood warnings and creating a flood plan. For more advice visit thefloodhub.co.uk/household/ #30days30waysUK The Flood Hub

When Claire’s son caught #RSV last year, he was very poorly & it was a distressing time for them both. She didn't want to go through that again, so took up the RSV vaccine when offered. Not only will it help protect her unborn baby, it'll help reduce the risk to her older child.

Having the #RSV vaccination in pregnancy reduces your baby’s risk of severe RSV lung infection by around 70% in the first 6 months of life. You can have the RSV vaccine from week 28 of pregnancy. Speak to your maternity service or GP practice to arrange an appointment.

Schools are vital in teaching how #infections spread and can be prevented. Teachers can visit the e-Bug website for a range of free teaching resources: e-bug.eu #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance

Want to know more about the #30Days30WaysUK campaign? Then join us this Friday on a Teams webinar, where we will be reviewing the week with key resilience partners from around the UK. Join using this link events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cb5926f8…… We look forward to seeing you there! 😀

⚠️We're aware that some customers in the #Sandbach area are experiencing low pressure. The latest update can be found here: unitedutilities.com/emergencies/up…⚠️

DAY 10 SAFE ESCAPE Do you have a fire escape plan/route that all members of your family are aware of? It's best to be prepared prior to an emergency happening in your home #30days30waysUK #SafeEscape #FireSafety

Calling all educators! Enhance your teaching toolkit with the e-Bug Health Educator Training course. Dive into engaging modules on microbes, hygiene, and antimicrobial resistance to grow your confidence when discussing these topics with your students!  #HealthEducation

Measles spreads easily. Anyone who is not vaccinated can catch it. Measles can cause serious complications and can be fatal, so make sure you’re up to date with #MMR vaccinations and ask your GP practice about catch up jabs if needed.

Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do not just for your own health, but also for your family. It’s never too late to quit – visit nhs.uk/better-health/…

#NorthWest parents with a child starting Year 8 this September - make sure you return their #HPV #Vaccination consent form. Thanks to the #HPVvaccine there's a huge decrease in young people getting conditions like cervical cancer + genital warts bit.ly/HPVNHSinfo

Regular testing can help manage #STIs but if left untreated, they can make you seriously ill. Taking responsibility for your sexual health is important – for yourself and past, present & future partners. Find your nearest sexual health service:nhs.uk/nhs-services/s…… #SHW24

For health professionals ‘Getting to grips with advising pregnant travellers’ free webinar number 4 will be on 27 September 2024 - registration is now open. More details at; rb.gy/hnkpef

Diarrhoea & vomiting bugs can spread easily – but simple actions can help to avoid infecting others, including washing your hands regularly with soap and warm water, and avoiding going to work or school, or preparing food for others until 48 hours after your symptoms clear.

Women who are 28 weeks’ pregnant or more can now receive a new vaccine to protect themselves and their baby against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) which is a very common, but potentially serious, virus that affects the airways and lungs. Read more 🔽 ow.ly/x9Uy50TlR5u

Reminder that the #30days30waysUK Panel will meet again tomorrow at 11am and you can join via the Teams link below.

RSV is a common respiratory virus that can cause serious illness in infants. 👶 Tami, a paediatric doctor, talks about how the #RSV vaccination for pregnant women could save some babies' lives. Find out more: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/17/wha…… #Pregnancy #Health #Vaccination

Vaccination = protection. Help protect your children against getting seriously unwell from illnesses like #WhoopingCough and #Measles. Check your child's Red Book to see if they're up to date, and contact your GP practice to catch up if needed.

The new #RSV vaccination programme, for older adults, is expected to prevent up to: ❗ 500 deaths, 🏥 2,500 hospital admissions, 🩺 15,000 GP visits 🤒 and 60,000 cases of RSV illness, in the first season alone. Read more about RSV here: bit.ly/3M3B4Fd

All routine childhood #vaccinations are free, and even if your child misses doses, you can book a catch-up appointment. 📅 📕Check their Red Book or contact your GP practice to check they’re up to date. 💉 tinyurl.com/2p9b42r5