Breast cancer awareness month Make sure you’re checking yourself regularly … not just in October October is breast cancer awareness month, so it’s officially that time of year to check your breasts for any unusual lumps, bumps or other symptoms mentioned below. But...
Chickenpox in kids – help is at hand Chickenpox is a virus largely seen in children, although adults can get it too. It is a fairly mild virus, and most people recover from it after a couple of weeks, if not sooner. But there’s no doubt it can be unpleasant,...
COVID jabs – who’s eligible this winter and do I really need one? With flu season and yet another COVID-19 wave expected to cause combined chaos again this winter, advice for surviving this ‘twindemic’ is simple … get vaccinated. Not only is it the best...
International Covid-19 Recovery Certificates for Travel Have you tested positive for Covid in the last 6 months? If you’re now fully recovered, you can get proof with a Covid Recovery Certificate for Travel. Easy: 5 mins online form, no appointment required Quick: Get...
Prostate cancer … and PSA testing Raising awareness of men’s health issues in Movember, and beyond Did you know that prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the UK, according to Prostate Cancer UK and Cancer Research UK, affecting 1 in 8 in...
Long-term effects of coronavirus (long COVID) For some people, coronavirus (COVID-19) can cause symptoms that may last weeks or potentially months after your infection has gone. This is also known as post-COVID-19 syndrome or “long COVID”. About...
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