Use this guide when someone at home has a common winter illness such as a cold, flu or a stomach bug. Have a thermometer, tissues, soap and plenty of fluids ready, and know your GP and NHS 111 details.
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Check for emergency signs
Call 999 if the person has difficulty breathing, chest pain, a rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass, severe drowsiness or confusion, or signs of severe dehydration. For babies and young children, seek urgent advice if you are worried at all.
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