2 h. ago NHS 24 urging people to check supplies and ensure they have enough prescribed medicines to last through festive period

December’s rush and excitement often cause people to overlook their repeat prescriptions, which leads to unnecessary anxiety and disruption over the holidays.

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30 h. ago 'Superflu' warning as cases skyrocket and schools forced to close across Britain

The NHS has urged people to get their flu vaccines urgently as a 'superflu' spreads rapidly across the UK - several schools have also had to close as many fall ill

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35 h. ago Call off your Christmas strike! London NHS chief's message to doctors amid superflu wave

Dr Chris Streather, medical director for the NHS in London, also urged people to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms

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36 h. ago Superflu: 'Call off your Christmas strike,' London NHS chief urges doctors as virus rips through city

Dr Chris Streather, medical director for the NHS in London, also urged people to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms

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37 h. ago Naproxen and aspirin warning as NHS says 'do not mix' with common drug

The NHS has urged people to avoid taking one common painkiller alongside other NSAIDs

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52 h. ago Downing Street gives update on masks and school closures in flu outbreak

A number of schools have closed, an NHS leader says people should wear masks and the UKHSA is urging everyone to get jabbed

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3 d. ago 'Superflu' hitting London with biggest wave ever, warn NHS chiefs as they urge people to get vaccinated

They stressed there is ‘no peak yet in sight’ as the virus sweeps through the capital

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8 d. ago NHS urges people who ‘look pale’ this winter to see GP if they have these signs

The NHS has urged people to see their GP if they look pale if it is not normal for them or is accompanied by other symptoms

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2 w. ago NHS urges people not to assume 'tiredness' is normal as it could be autoimmune condition

You should seek help if they feel tired no matter how much sleep they get

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2 w. ago NHS issues 'urgent' message to anyone who needs to see a dentist

The NHS is reminding people that urgent dental appointments are available

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3 w. ago Warning of ‘most severe flu outbreak in decades’ as infections surge to December levels

NHS leaders have issued a “flu jab SOS” urging people to get protected

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