The public, by and large, has not been on board with immunizations in the aftermath of the pandemic, despite public health agencies heavily campaigning this year for more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19,

Infections caused by the latest variant have symptoms including fever, chills, fatigue, cough, congestion and headache.

In addition to vaccinations, Shah emphasizes the importance of avoiding gatherings when you do not feel well and shares an anecdote about his family's plan to stay healthy.

RSV rates can be expected to increase, and flu, as well as other common viruses. Human metapneumovirus tends to peak in February and March, Roberts said, as do non-COVID coronaviruses. Parainfluenza also tends to “hit in the winter,” he said.

Almost 900,000 appointments will be available for flu and Covid-19 vaccinations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.