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Everything you need to know about the flu vaccine 2020
There has been a surge in demand for flu vaccinations this year as we get prepared for what seems to be a challenging winter ahead. Not only are we faced with the annual outbreak of flu and other common viruses, we now have COVID-19 to contend with. It’s more important than ever to make sure we’re fit and well this... -
How to Tell if You Need Flu Treatment
Nobody enjoys being ill, especially during the winter when it can be a struggle to get warm at the best of times. Most of the time, a scratchy throat and blocked nose can be explained by the common cold virus, and you should be back to normal within a week. However, there are times that it can be difficult... -
Got Seasonal Flu? Here’s Why Antibiotics Won’t Help
For many years antibiotics have been treated as a miracle cure for a lot of infections when all else fails many people rely on this wonder drug to rid their infection fast. However, it’s this over-reliance on antibiotics that has led to criticism of GPs. A recent study by Public Health England found that 1 in 5 antibiotics are prescribed to...