21/12/2024
🔵 Important 🔵
We're seeing a significant increase on calls about flu/colds on 111.
Most cough, cold and flu symptoms result from common winter viruses. These can be treated by simple measures and relieved by over the counter medications. Viral infections do not respond to antibiotic prescriptions. You can check your symptoms and decide what to do next by visiting ↪️ https://nhs24.info/flu
You can get the right help and advice faster this way and will find symptom checkers and details of your local pharmacy if you need medicines. However if your call is very urgent and you need to speak to somebody please press 1 to continue the call and we will answer as soon as possible.