Shingles is a painful infection that causes a rash on the skin. If you suspect you have shingles, seek advice from 111 as soon as possible. The first signs include a tingling or painful feeling in an area of skin, along with a headache or feeling unwell. A rash will appear a few days later, […]
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This is a common questions we get at Stockport Travel Clinic. Thailands is a very popular destination for travellers from the UK. According to the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC), the recommended vaccines for travel to Thailand are as follows: Hepatitis A: This vaccine is recommended for all travellers to Thailand, as
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are high burden countries for typhoid fever, with a high number of cases reported each year. In India, it is estimated that there are between 10 to 20 million cases of typhoid fever each year. In Pakistan, there are an estimated 7 to 12
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Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that can cause severe coughing spells and other respiratory symptoms. The advice given to travellers regarding pertussis by the Australian and British health authorities may differ in some respects, including: Vaccination recommendations: The Australian and British health authorities may have different recommendations regarding
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Not all travel vaccinations are available on the NHS: While some travel vaccinations, such as those for Hepatitis A and Typhoid, are available free of charge on the NHS, others, such as yellow fever or rabies, are not routinely provided by the NHS. Cost: The cost of providing them for free on the NHS may
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There are also a lot of APPs available which allow you to order your prescription online however they are owned by a distant selling pharmacy that operate out of a warehouse and prescription is then posted out. We don’t recommend these APPs ( apart from the NHS app) as they remove the choice patients have
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The growth of online pharmacies in the UK has been driven by several factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, which has accelerated the shift towards digital healthcare solutions. Online pharmacies offer convenience, such as not needing to leave the house, and seemingly personalized services, such as medication reminders and consultations with pharmacists or healthcare professionals. However,
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In Stockport, Manchester, and Cheshire, there are several methods for ordering repeat prescriptions, including: It’s important to note that the specific methods available to you may vary depending on your GP surgery or pharmacy, so it’s best to check with them for the procedures in place for ordering repeat prescriptions. Why not register here at Pharmacy
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