The number of emergency admissions for children and young people suffering from viral infections more than doubled over the decade
Most common conditions diagnosed for 0 to 24-year-olds on emergency admission, 2015-16
2015-16
2006-07
Viral infection
Acute bronchitis
Other upper respiratory infections
Abdominal pain
Intestinal infection
Acute and chronic tonsillitis*
Poisoning by other medications and drugs*
Epilepsy, convulsions
Asthma
Fracture of the upper limb
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20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000