It is inevitable that colds and flu will affect some people this and Shona Halley, NHS Tayside Lead Health Protection Nurse, told Comment: “Most cold and flu infections occur during the winter months and result in an increase in GP consultations and hospital admissions.
“This virus is passed into the air when an infected person coughs and sneezes and can be caught by others who breathe in air which contains the virus. It can also be passed on by unwashed hands.
“Prevention is better than cure, and those who are eligible are recommended to have their flu vaccine.”
Those who are unfortunate enough to catch cold or flu should:

Stay at home to rest. This will reduce the risk of spreading the infection to others in the workplace, college/university, school and nursery;

Do not visit hospitals or residential homes that care for vulnerable and elderly people whilst you are ill. Flu can be a very serious illness for them;