What Is Impetigo And How Can A Pharmacy Treat It?

A new school year often brings with it a range of highly contagious conditions to manage, but your local pharmacy can help provide treatments for conditions such as impetigo, as well as give advice on how to avoid it and stop it from spreading. Following a big summer...

When Is The Best Time To Get Your Flu Jab?

As summer comes to an end, thoughts are turning towards the colder months ahead. Alongside getting children ready for a new school year and returning to work after holidays, it is also a good time to think about protecting yourself against seasonal illnesses. For...

Travel Health Checklist: 10 Things To Do Before You Fly

Going on holiday should be exciting, but health preparation is easy to overlook when you’re busy booking flights, packing clothes and organising transfers.  Taking some time to prepare before you fly can help you avoid preventable illnesses and deal with...

First Aid Essentials Every Family Should Pack For Holidays

Packing for a family holiday usually involves remembering passports, swimwear, chargers, and enough snacks to keep everyone happy on the journey. But one item that’s often overlooked is a well-stocked first aid kit. While nobody wants to think about illness or...

Heat Exhaustion Vs Heatstroke: Know The Warning Signs

Hot weather can be enjoyable, whether you’re making the most of the latest UK heatwave or heading abroad for a summer holiday. However, prolonged exposure to high temperatures can put your health at risk.  Every summer, healthcare services see people...