Cold, flu, COVID and other respiratory illnesses are more common in colder months. People are indoors more often, allowing viruses and bacteria to pass more easily from one person to another.
Infectious diseases are caused by living organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. Many infections can be spread from person to person.
There are lots of things that we can all do to protect ourselves, and our loved ones, from harm and preventable illness. One of the most important ones is to vaccinate yourself and your children against infectious disease.
The Commonwealth Games and Queen’s Baton Relay brought hundreds of thousands of people to the region, allowing Solihull to showcase the best of itself on a global scale. We took full advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity as Solihull residents and visitors dined on a feast of sport and culture during this glorious summer.