Though the weather is getting warmer, colds, coughs, and viruses (including COVID-19) are still with us. Some of these illnesses can have very similar symptoms, so it may be hard to tell what you have and know how best to treat it. If you have minor symptoms for any of these illnesses, these can usually…
The NHS in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are urging people with liver disease to take up the offer of having their free flu vaccine to help protect themselves. Having liver disease weakens your immune system and may limit the type of medications you can take for flu symptoms. Flu can also worsen liver…
The NHS in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are urging pregnant women to continue using health services to protect themselves and their unborn baby. One of the best things a pregnant woman can do is to have the flu vaccination. Having the flu jab at any stage of pregnancy protects women and also gives…
People are being thanked for their patience in receiving the flu jab this year as the NHS embarks on its biggest flu vaccination campaign. This year, the NHS is aiming to vaccinate around 4.5 million people in the South East – up from 2.6 million last winter. The programme includes children aged 2 and up…
Parents are being urged to take up the offer of having their children vaccinated against flu to reduce the spread of the virus. As part of the biggest ever flu vaccination campaign, the NHS is encouraging parents to sign the consent forms so their children can have the free inoculation. For the first time, children…
NHS and council leaders are coming together to ask people to ensure they get their flu jab this year in what will be the biggest vaccination campaign ever seen. Each year the flu vaccination is available to help protect adults and children at risk from flu and its complications, but this year it’s going to…
