With winter fast approaching, the cold weather is the prime time for illnesses to spread.
In recent years, cases of Covid have spiked over the festive period, with the flu also being cause for concern as severe cases can make people extremely unwell.
Another illness officials are worried about is the norovirus, also known as the "winter vomiting bug". As we head into winter it can spread rapidly, and according to a new government report, numbers are already higher than in previous years.
