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NPN | Winter is Coming

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.


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NPN | Flu Jab & COVID Booster 2023: Book Yours Today!

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.


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NPN | Flu Jab 2023: Book Yours Today!

As the flu season approaches, it’s important for everybody to take proactive measures to safeguard their health and well-being. One of the most effective ways to protect against seasonal coughs and sneezes is to get the flu jab. Starting from September 11th, your community pharmacies will be offering flu vaccinations for vulnerable groups, making it easy for people to access this essential service.

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NPN | Cold & Flu: Speak To Your Local Pharmacist First

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.


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NPN | Could Winter 2022 Bring a 'Twindemic'?

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.


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NPN | 7/10 of us are ignoring health conditions

We’ve all been there - we know something is wrong with our body, but it doesn’t seem too bad, so maybe it’ll just go away on its own? Ignoring the symptoms of something more serious can be a disaster - and there’s no need to suffer in silence when your community pharmacy team has been trained to identify most minor ailments and offer advice.


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NPN | Flu Season 2022

September is here, and so is flu season. Flu immunisation is one of the most effective interventions in order to reduce the harm and spread of flu during the winter. For a number of years, only around half of patients aged 6 months to under 65 years in clinical risk groups have been vaccinated - but with new rules for eligibility, more people will be able to receive vaccinations this year.


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