Looking after your health and washing your hands regularly can help you to avoid winter bugs. Vaccines are also available for some people for RSV snd Covid. The flu vaccine is widely available and if you aren’t eligible you can have the jab privately. Read our latest blog to find out more about the three most common winter bugs and how to get a flu jab at the pharmacy.
Starting from the 1 October, you can get your free NHS flu jab here at VSM Pharmacy. Plan ahead and protect yourself against this year’s flu virus.
Chikungunya is an iinfection spread by mosquitos. Travellers in countries where there are infected mosquitos are at risk. You can protect yourself by having one of the two vaccines against Chikungunya at the pharmacy. Read our latest blog to find out more about the infection and how the vaccine can protect you.
Shingles can be very painful, and it often affects older adults who might already have other medical conditions, You can have a shingles vaccination at the pharmacy which means if you do get shingles it is more likely to be a mild dose that doesn’t last long.
Chickenpox is very easy to catch and it can cause complications for pregnant women and young babies. You have a chickenpoc vaccination here at the pharmacy. Read our blog to find out more about the virus and how to get the vaccination.
Measles can make children and people with comprimised immunity very ill. It can also lead to premature birth or miscarriage in pregnant women. Reduce the risk of serious illness by having the MMR vaccination which also includes protection from mumps and rubella.
It’s easier to get bitten or stung by an insect in the summer because we spend more time outside. For most people it’s not a problem, just an inconvenience, but for other, a bite or sting can be serious. Read our latest blog to find out more about common insects that bite or sting.
Rabies is common in Africa, Asia and parts of Central and South America. You could also be at risk if you visit some Eastern European countries. The best way to proctect yourself is to have a rabies vaccination. Read on to find out more about the virus and what to do if you are scratched or bitten in a high-risk country.
If you have a pollen allergy you might also be allergic to certain foods. Read on to find out more about food cross reactivity and how a simple skin prick test will help you.
Novavax Nuxaxovid Xbb vaccine is no longer available for supply in the UK due to the existing batches approaching their expiry date. We do not expect to receive strain updated vaccines in the near future.
