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How to book your flu jab before winter
Winter is coming and with it comes an increased risk of catching flu. Flu can leave many of us feeling dreadful and bedridden for days, but for some people, the effects can be more severe or even life-threatening. Getting your flu jab is the best way to protect yourself and others - and here’s how to get yours. edit this sentence
Where to get your flu jab this year
It's that time of year again - winter will soon be upon us and that means it's time to get your flu jab. This year it's especially important to get your flu jab because it's our best defence against the winter virus spreading and putting extra pressure on the NHS while COVID-19 is still circulating.
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Cold & flu season
Every winter, there's an outbreak of cold and flu. For most of us, this means the same old symptoms: runny nose, sore throat, congestion, coughing and sneezing. However, it may be more serious when it comes to flu, especially for vulnerable people. To help you stay healthy and informed this winter, we've set up this dedicated Cold and Flu Hub, covering the latest expert advice on prevention, symptom management, and when to see a doctor.
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Advice and clinical information on a wide variety of healthcare topics
Signs and symptoms
It's often difficult to tell the difference between a symptom and a medical condition - do you just have indigestion or is it a stomach ulcer? Does your tiredness have a simple explanation or should you get checked out for type 2 diabetes? Take a look through the expert information below covering some of the most common medical symptoms, to understand more about the cause of your problem.
Signs and symptoms
Fever
by Dr Pippa Vincent, MRCGP
Signs and symptoms
Dizziness
by Dr Toni Hazell
Signs and symptoms
Swollen legs
by Dr Doug McKechnie, MRCGP
Signs and symptoms
Lumps
by Dr Hayley Willacy, FRCGP
Managing conditions
From ACE inhibitors for high blood pressure, to steroids for eczema, find out what options are available, how they work and the possible side effects.
Digestive health
Stretching from your head to your bottom, the digestive system (made up of the gut, bowel and stomach) breaks down all that delicious food and drink, absorbing the useful new nutrients and energy, whilst getting rid of the waste. It's a complex system that comes with various health concerns, from simple problems like indigestion to disorders which may be lifelong, such as IBS.
Allergies are the body's response to a substance called an allergen. Allergens themselves may not be harmful. However, in some people, things that are usually harmless can provoke a reaction. changes external link
Allergies are the body's response to a substance called an allergen. Allergens themselves may not be harmful. However, in some people, things that are usually harmless can provoke a reaction. changes external link
Allergies are the body's response to a substance called an allergen. Allergens themselves may not be harmful. However, in some people, things that are usually harmless can provoke a reaction. changes external link
Digestive health
Acid reflux and oesophagitis
by Dr Pippa Vincent, MRCGP
Digestive health
Indigestion
by Dr Pippa Vincent, MRCGP
Digestive health
Common causes of diarrhoea
by Amberley Davis
Digestive health
Functional dyspepsia
by Dr Rosalyn Adleman, MRCGP