As summer drifts further from view, and we collectively reach for our cold-weather coats and retire the shorts for the winter, it’s important to take the necessary precautions to make sure we all stay healthy and vibrant throughout the cold season. Your local pharmacy is perfectly positioned to help, as more than just a place to pick up your prescription. Find your nearest pharmacy today and discover a treasure trove of solutions for common winter ailments.
As the flu season looms, safeguarding your health becomes even more important - especially with the spectre of COVID-19 revving up for another winter. One of the most effective ways to protect against seasonal coughs and sneezes is to get the flu jab. Starting from September 11th, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are available at your community pharmacy, making it easy for vulnerable people to access this essential service.
After Covid-19, the world’s relationship with vaccines changed, and a recent study from GlaxoSmithKline revealed that the willingness to vaccinate children has been boosted, with 93% of parents saying they were happy for their children to be vaccinated. After the UK lost its measles-free status in 22019, making it easy for parents to access vaccines has been a priority for NHS England.
Starting the new year with a sniffle and a sore throat is unpleasant, but it’s the reality for a lot of us as flu cases in hospitals have jumped up by almost a half in the past week, with NHS 111 answering a record number of calls.
With the world still putting things back together again following the 2020 pandemic, there are concerns that we may be facing another tough winter for public health. With a ‘twindemic’ of Covid-19 and flu predicted over the next few months, the UK Health Security Agency has put out a warning.
As the days get increasingly longer and the summer months begin to draw in, you might have a holiday on your mind. Ensure you don’t get caught short by the fit-to-fly rules, and seek out a pharmacy near you offering tests and providing Fit to Fly certificates within 72 hours.
A COVID-19 test is a great way to confirm that you’re COVID-19 free at the time of testing. If you’re travelling over the festive season or just want peace of mind, this is the right test for you to take.
COVID-19 has undeniably exacerbated health challenges and inequalities that were already present before the pandemic began, placing a keen focus on the importance of keeping people out of hospital through a combination of health and social care. With the National Health Service challenged to reshape itself around the needs of patients, pharmacies are stepping up to address some of the issues at the heart of the NHS.
Read MoreSince the pandemic began, pharmacists have been standing at the frontline in the fight against COVID-19. As society reopens, independent local pharmacies have been preparing the tools communities will need to move through the next phase safely and with confidence.
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