This trend remained the same for both viral and bacterial URTIs. Patients from less deprived households were less likely to be discharged and more likely to be admitted, for both short (< 24 hours) and longer admissions (> 24 hours). Mapping of patient postcodes highlighted 'hotspots' of patients in the North East. Conclusion There is a significant relationship between social deprivation and presentation to Paediatric A&E with URTI in the North East. Most patients presenting to Great North Children's Hospital Paediatric A&E with URTI came from more socially deprived backgrounds.

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