The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It’s offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu. Who will be offered the flu vaccine The flu vaccine is offered to adults who are most at risk of getting seriously ill from flu. Older adults and people with certain health Continue Reading

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that can affect the lungs and airways. In most people, RSV causes mild cold-like symptoms. Occasionally, RSV can cause severe lung infections. These can include: — bronchiolitis (an infection of the small airways in the lungs)— pneumonia RSV infections peak during late autumn and winter, but can happen all year round. Who is most at risk of Continue Reading

Travelling abroad soon and think you need vaccines, a malaria risk assessment or travel advice? Your GP is not your point of contact for a travel health risk assessment or travel vaccines. NHS travel health service NHS Scotland provides a travel health service that includes some free vaccines. To find information on how to make an appointment for a travel health risk assessment in Continue Reading

Summer means longer days, nicer weather, trips away and more time outdoors. But, it can also mean an increase in seasonal mishaps and illnesses. Be prepared and view summer health advice to keep you and your loved ones safe and well. Medicine and first aid Make sure you have some over-the-counter medicines at home for common illnesses. It’s also a good idea to have a first aid kit Continue Reading