A new Covid variant, XEC, is circulating alongside increased cases of the common cold and flu. Experts say it's likely to get worse as people return to school and colder weather sets in.
No it isn't just you, there are a lot of people who are feeling a bit worse for wear at the moment with many wondering why that is the case.
READ MORE: What it's really like to have Covid right now as 'distinctive' XEC variant symptoms spreadHowever, according to the most recent data from the UK Health Security Agency, the number of people falling ill with the flu has also increased. The latest UK government data shows that rhinovirus infections jumped in the week up to September 22 with the number of hospital patients testing positive for the virus increasing from 10.
Dr Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer, HSE said: "I am urging everyone eligible to get the flu and Covid-19 vaccines to protect yourselves and your family over the coming months. This year, we have extended the flu vaccine to more people, making it available for free to everyone aged 60 years and older.
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