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Around a third of adults are likely to become unwell<\/p>\n

08:40, 15 Sep 2025Updated 07:45, 16 Sep 2025<\/p>\n

\"MatureMany people have come down with grim symptoms(Image: Justin Paget via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Thousands of people across the UK have fallen ill during the first half of September, estimates suggest. Boots pharmacist Sanjay Nathwani has said a number of bugs are already starting to spread as we head into Autumn.<\/p>\n

He said: “Kids have been back to school for two weeks now, and we are already starting to see children and parents alike feeling the back to school bugs. We know it can be hard for parents to find the time to speak to a healthcare professional when they are poorly, which is why we are reminding people that pharmacists like me are here to help.<\/p>\n

“Our role has expanded massively in recent years \u2013 we can now diagnose, advise and provide treatment where appropriate for a wide range of ailments from simple coughs and colds, to even contraception, blood pressure<\/a> checks, menopause, UTIs and more.”<\/p>\n

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Boots data reveals that a third of adults (32%) fall ill post-summer, often catching colds (37%), coughs (29%) and flu (16%) from children returning to school. According to the NHS<\/a>, here are the symptoms for cold and flu:<\/p>\n

Common cold<\/p>\n