NHS in North Yorkshire and York pledges support for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week

The NHS in North Yorkshire and York is backing a World Health Organisation campaign which aims to increase awareness of antibiotic resistance and reduce unnecessary prescribing. Every year, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week shines a light on global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the spread of drug-resistant infections. This year, the theme of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week…

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Parents urged to look out for severe respiratory infections in young children amid rising cases

Parents in Humber, Coast and Vale are being urged to look out for signs of severe respiratory infections among young children amid a rise in out-of-season cases. Health services in Hull, East Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, York and North Yorkshire, which are particularly busy as they juggle the demands of Covid-19 and increasing…

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