Jokes aside... "WHERE HAVE YOU'VE BEEN?!", you might be asking.
Well to put it bluntly: I've been ill.😖
Winter has been bad luck for me lately.❄️🤒
Hope y'all are good tho!

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#2DArtist #OCArt #AnimationPRogress #WinterIllness

It's #HIW26. Reminding us of the importance of trustworthy health information. #winterhealth is the theme and here’s our #winterillness fact sheet which includes how long symptoms usually last, supporting #healthliteracy and #selfcare. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @adewilliams.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social

Winter Illnesses Disrupt Student Attendance Across Aotearoa Schools

Schools throughout New Zealand are experiencing significant student absences due to winter illnesses, impacting learning and placing pressure on staff.

#Education #WinterIllness #SchoolAttendance #NZNews #NewZealand

Winter Illnesses Persist as Flu Season May Be Delayed

New Zealand is experiencing a typical winter respiratory season, but the peak of influenza may be delayed, according to health experts.

#Influenza #WinterIllness #PublicHealth #NZNews #NewZealand

As flu cases spike, is it time to start wearing masks again?
#Health #Flu #Influenza #PublicHealth #Masks #N95Masks #MaskWearing #HealthResearch #WinterIllness #The14 #The14Media #PersonalChoice #RespiratoryViruses #RespiratoryDisease
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🔹 Stock up on basics – over-the-counter remedies for coughs, colds and other common winter illnesses. Your pharmacist can advise what’s right for you.

🔹 Know how to self-care – winter illness advice: www.nhsinform.scot/winterillness

Cold? Flu? COVID? RSV? If you’re unsure what’s going around, here’s a simple way to see what’s circulating near you.

#coldvsflu #fluseason #covidsymptoms #covid19updates #rsvseason #winterillness #virussymptoms #stayhealthy #publichealth #infectionprevention

Norovirus is climbing fast ahead of the holidays — CDC say 14% of tests are now positive, more than double late summer levels. Highly contagious, hits hardest in kids, elders, and vulnerable groups. Wash hands, prep food safely, stay home if sick. #healthnews #winterillness

#winterhealth is one of the themes for this week's #HIW25 and #norovirus #flu and #covid are hitting people hard this winter and putting a huge strain on the NHS.

It's useful to know how long #winterillness symptoms last - see our fact sheets for more information. bit.ly/2tiBs9K