The NHS is in the throes of extreme winter pressures due to high levels of infectious diseases such as flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus. You can help stop the spread by following the three C’s:-
CLEAN: Wash your hands often, using soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand rub.
COVER: Cover your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze. Use a tissue or your upper sleeve, not your hands. May we politely ask that if you are experiencing any respiratory (breathing) symptoms, you wear a face mask when coming into any of our surgeries – this is to help protect our staff, our patients, and our communities.
CONTAIN: If you get sick, stay home until you’re well again. Try not to spread your germs to others.
Don’t forget you can treat many minor illnesses at home with a well-stocked medicine cabinet. Colds and coughs, sore throats, and upset stomachs can all be treated by having a supply of health care essentials such as pain relief (paracetamol / ibuprofen), cough and sore throat remedies, a first aid kit, upset stomach treatment, rehydration treatment and heartburn / indigestion treatment.
And finally … it isn’t too late to get a flu jab – they are available until the end of March – just give us a ring to book your appointment!