Norovirus cases are rising

Norovirus is circulating in the community and recent weeks have seen a rise in outbreak in care homes within Hertfordshire. Norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug (although it can strike at any time of year), is a stomach bug that causes sickness and...

Preventing UTI for those with indwelling catheters

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect the urinary tract, including the bladder, urethra, or kidneys. UTI’s are one of the leading causes of potential life- threatening E. coli bloodstream infections among over 65’s and are a major contributor to the burden of...