The True Story: Care Homes Are the Main Outbreak Setting

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) annual report, published on 28 May 2026 and covering winter 2025–2026, found that 1,056 of 1,159 confirmed influenza incidents, or 83.6%, occurred in care homes.

The report also recorded 13,048 flu hospital admissions and 3,798 excess deaths, while vaccines prevented about 104,000 hospital admissions and about 7,100 deaths.

The Key Lesson: Residents Who Depend on Carers Are Most at Risk

Thai care foundations and disability homes look after people, some unable to describe symptoms, who need help around the clock. Points to watch are:

• Residents unable to report symptoms so fevers are found late
• Carers feeding and bathing many people closely
• Wheelchairs and walking aids shared
• Shared activity rooms used together
• Volunteers and visitors coming and going

How Flu Spreads

According to the World Health Organization, seasonal influenza spreads easily where people gather, such as schools and nursing homes. It spreads through droplets when people cough or sneeze, and through hands that touch contaminated surfaces and then the eyes, nose or mouth. Most people recover within a week, but young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with chronic illness are at risk of severe disease. Influenza is an enveloped virus, which suitable disinfectants can inactivate.

Risk Register for Care Foundations and Disability Homes

1. Residents cannot report symptoms: likelihood high / impact high / level critical. Mitigation: daily temperature checks and watch for behaviour changes. Owner: home nurse
2. Carers not vaccinated: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: vaccinate carers before the season. Owner: director
3. Shared mobility aids: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wipe wheelchair handles and aids daily. Owner: carers
4. Sick volunteers help out: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: screen symptoms on arrival. Owner: volunteer coordinator
5. Rooms not disinfected after illness: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: fog and ozone-treat rooms after recovery. Owner: director

Ways to Reduce Flu Risk in Disability Homes

1. Vaccinate residents and carers
2. Check temperatures daily
3. Screen volunteers and visitors
4. Wash hands before feeding and bathing
5. Wipe wheelchairs and walking aids
6. Isolate feverish residents
7. Fog and ozone-treat rooms and activity areas

How ULV Disinfection Fogging Helps

The World Health Disinfection disinfection service uses ULV fogging machines that turn the disinfectant into a fine mist. It settles across the whole area, including corners, curtains, upholstery and surfaces that hand wiping cannot reach.

• Whole-area coverage without relying on wiping spot by spot
• Quick return to use, typically about 30 minutes after fogging
• Uses Chemgene HLD4H, which meets EN 14476 for virucidal activity according to the product page
• The team wears full protective equipment, so owners and staff do not take the risk themselves
• Report and photos after the job for customers, management or authorities
• Tax invoice with 3% withholding tax for companies and agencies

Ozone Treatment for Closed Rooms and Stuffy Spaces

The World Health Disinfection ozone treatment service uses machines that generate ozone gas from oxygen in the air. It suits closed rooms such as meeting rooms, bedrooms, classrooms, sick bays and vans, helping reduce germs in the air and on surfaces and removing stale odours. Ozone breaks back down into oxygen after treatment, leaving no residue.

• Works alongside disinfection fogging: spray or wipe surfaces first, then use ozone for the air and corners of closed rooms
• No people or pets in the room during treatment: the team seals the room and runs a timer
• Ventilate after treatment before normal use resumes
• Machines tested by Intertek, according to WHD's service page
• Ideal after someone has been ill, such as recovered patients' rooms, shared bedrooms and shuttle vans

Before and After

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where did most UK flu incidents happen? A: In care homes: 1,056 of 1,159, or 83.6%, per the UKHSA report of 28 May 2026.

Q: How much did vaccines help? A: UKHSA estimated they prevented about 104,000 hospital admissions and about 7,100 deaths.

Q: Does the fogging disinfectant work on flu? A: The team uses Chemgene HLD4H, which meets EN 14476 for virucidal activity according to the product page, and influenza is an enveloped virus that suitable disinfectants can inactivate. Fogging does not replace vaccination or handwashing.

Q: Can I enter the room right after ozone treatment? A: No one should be in the room during treatment. Ventilate afterwards before normal use; the team will advise the right time for the room size.

Q: Can foundations get a tax invoice? A: Yes. Tax invoices are issued and 3% withholding tax is supported. Call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Related Links and Sources

• World Health Disinfection disinfection service
• World Health Disinfection ozone treatment service
• Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant and price
• Influenza information from Thailand's Department of Disease Control, hotline 1422
• WHO seasonal influenza fact sheet

Prevent Flu with Disinfection Fogging and Ozone Treatment

Real UK figures show care settings are where flu spreads most, and vaccines save thousands of lives. Homes that prevent thoroughly earn families' trust. Reduce the risk with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for activity rooms, dining rooms and corridors, and the ozone treatment service for resident rooms and sick bays. To book, call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268