Sir Chris Whitty’s report warns catching a bug this winter could increase the risk of dementia and says the NHS doesn’t take infections in the elderly serious enough

Catching infections in old age could increase your risk of heart attack, stroke and even dementia, Sir Chris Whitty has warned.

England’s Chief Medical Officer has released a landmark report calling for the NHS to take infections in the elderly more seriously. He says evidence suggests they are at higher risk of heart attack, stroke and possibly even developing dementia after a serious infection.

Professor Whitty told a media briefing that while antibiotics should be rationed in the younger population - to prevent bugs developing resistance to them - they should be considered earlier for the elderly. He said as well as ca

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