ARI - Acute Respiratory Infections

An acute respiratory infection (ARI) is an illness that starts suddenly and can last for up to 3 weeks. It causes symptoms such as cough (which may be productive), sore throat, shortness of breath, wheezing and chest discomfort or pain. 

Resources (A-Z)

• AGP list update - current aerosol generating procedures list for healthcare settings in Wales 

• EAC risk assessment tools - Criteria for completing a local risk assessment - Acute inpatient areas (September 2024, Version 2a)

• EAC risk assessment tools - Criteria for completing a local risk assessment - Social Care (September 2024, Version 2a)

• EAC risk assessment tools - Criteria for completing a local risk assessment - Primary care and outpatient settings (September 2024, Version 2a)

• Infection Prevention and Control Measures for Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) for health and social care settings - WALES (2025)

• Key Actions Winter 2025/2026

• Generic RAG escalation trigger tool for winter respiratory viruses