NPN | Winter Getaways

• December 1, 2023
• Pharmacy, Nhs, Vaccination, Vaccine, Travel Clinic, Medicine, Medication

As the winter season approaches, many of us start daydreaming about escaping to warmer destinations for a well-deserved holiday. Whether your fantasy includes basking in the sun on golden sands or hitting the slopes of a snowy wonderland, planning a winter getaway is always exciting. But before you pack your bags and head off for your dream destination, take the time to make sure you’re protected against potential health risks. That’s where travel vaccinations, or travel jabs, come into play.

NPN | Winter is Coming

• November 3, 2023
• General, Pharmacy, Covid-19, Nhs, Vaccination, Vaccine, Skincare, Asthma, Flu, Influenza, Vitamins, Supplements

As summer drifts further from view, and we collectively reach for our cold-weather coats and retire the shorts for the winter, it’s important to take the necessary precautions to make sure we all stay healthy and vibrant throughout the cold season. Your local pharmacy is perfectly positioned to help, as more than just a place to pick up your prescription. Find your nearest pharmacy today and discover a treasure trove of solutions for common winter ailments.

NPN | Flu Jab & COVID Booster 2023: Book Yours Today!

• October 6, 2023
• General, Pharmacy, Covid-19, Nhs, Vaccination, Vaccine, Women's Health, Men's Health, Flu, Influenza, Booster Jab

As the flu season looms, safeguarding your health becomes even more important - especially with the spectre of COVID-19 revving up for another winter. One of the most effective ways to protect against seasonal coughs and sneezes is to get the flu jab. Starting from September 11th, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are available at your community pharmacy, making it easy for vulnerable people to access this essential service.

NPN | Flu Jab 2023: Book Yours Today!

• September 1, 2023
• Pregnancy, Pharmacy, Nhs, Vaccination, Vaccine, Women's Health, Men's Health, Flu, Influenza

As the flu season approaches, it’s important for everybody to take proactive measures to safeguard their health and well-being. One of the most effective ways to protect against seasonal coughs and sneezes is to get the flu jab. Starting from September 11th, your community pharmacies will be offering flu vaccinations for vulnerable groups, making it easy for people to access this essential service.

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NPN | Add Your Local Pharmacy to your Travel Check-List

• July 21, 2023
• Pharmacy, Nhs, Vaccination, Vaccine, Travel Clinic, Prescriptions, Medicine, Medication, First Aid, Vitamins, Supplements

Planning your holiday takes a lot of preparation. You’ve booked the flights and accommodation, you’re planning what to pack - but amidst the excitement, it’s easy to overlook a crucial aspect of your travel planning: a visit to your local pharmacy! Although it may not be the first thing on your mind, a trip to the pharmacy down the road can provide you with countless services and products that will make your trip more comfortable and stress-free. Here are a few of the reason why you should make a stop at your local pharmacy before you go on holiday.

NPN | Childhood Vaccinations

• January 27, 2023
• Pharmacy, Covid-19, Nhs, Vaccination, Vaccine, Children's Health

After Covid-19, the world’s relationship with vaccines changed, and a recent study from GlaxoSmithKline revealed that the willingness to vaccinate children has been boosted, with 93% of parents saying they were happy for their children to be vaccinated. After the UK lost its measles-free status in 22019, making it easy for parents to access vaccines has been a priority for NHS England.

NPN | Cold & Flu: Speak To Your Local Pharmacist First

• January 13, 2023
• Pharmacy, Covid-19, Nhs, Vaccination, Vaccine, Flu, Influenza

Starting the new year with a sniffle and a sore throat is unpleasant, but it’s the reality for a lot of us as flu cases in hospitals have jumped up by almost a half in the past week, with NHS 111 answering a record number of calls.

NPN | Could Winter 2022 Bring a 'Twindemic'?

• October 14, 2022
• Pharmacy, Covid-19, Nhs, Vaccination, Vaccine, Women's Health, Men's Health, Medicine, Medication, Flu, Influenza

With the world still putting things back together again following the 2020 pandemic, there are concerns that we may be facing another tough winter for public health. With a ‘twindemic’ of Covid-19 and flu predicted over the next few months, the UK Health Security Agency has put out a warning.

NPN | Flu Season 2022

• September 9, 2022
• General, Pharmacy, Nhs, Vaccination, Vaccine, Flu, Influenza

September is here, and so is flu season. Flu immunisation is one of the most effective interventions in order to reduce the harm and spread of flu during the winter. For a number of years, only around half of patients aged 6 months to under 65 years in clinical risk groups have been vaccinated - but with new rules for eligibility, more people will be able to receive vaccinations this year.

NPN | Fit-to-Fly at your Local Pharmacy

• April 15, 2022
• Pharmacy, Covid-19, Nhs, Vaccination, Travel Clinic, Fit To Fly

As the days get increasingly longer and the summer months begin to draw in, you might have a holiday on your mind. Ensure you don’t get caught short by the fit-to-fly rules, and seek out a pharmacy near you offering tests and providing Fit to Fly certificates within 72 hours.

NPN | Travel Health Clinic

• February 11, 2022
• Pharmacy, Nhs, Vaccination, Vaccine, Travel Clinic

It may only be February, but cold weather has a tendency to turn the imagination towards hotter climes, and dreams of getting away might be starting to creep into your day-to-day life. When the time comes to start planning this year’s holiday, don’t forget to factor in a visit to your local pharmacy to get some advice.

NPN | Get A Vaccination At Your Local Pharmacy

• January 28, 2022
• Pharmacy, Nhs, Vaccination, Vaccine

Vaccinations have become a bit of a hot topic in the last few years, and whilst you’re most likely aware of the fact that you can get your COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters at one of your local pharmacies, you might not know that pharmacists across the UK are making other vaccines convenient and accessible.