Summer has arrived – keeping hydrated will help prevent urinary tract infections (UTI’s)

  • UTI’s are very common and can affect most women at least once in their lifetime.
  • 1 in 5 women of any age will have problems with repeated infections.
  • 1 in 4 nursing home patients admitted to hospital are dehydrated.
  • Dehydration can increase the risk of developing a urinary tract infection.
  • During the summer months there is an increase in the number of UTI’s.
  • Keeping hydrated in the hot weather can be a challenge.

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