1. Measles (Adults)

...op in the uptake of immunisation, the numbers of confirmed cases of measles has increased since 2005, reaching 1348 in 2008, the highest number since monitoring was introduced in 1995. Anyone who h...

2. Healthy don't need daily asprin

Taking asprin everyday if you are healthy in the hope of preventing a heart attack or stroke may be doing more harm than good.It is also claimed that healthy people who take a low dose of aspirin dail

3. Constipation (baby and infant)

Class Description Causes Symptoms Treatment When to consult a pharmacist When to consult a doctor Useful tips Class Gastrointestinal system Description

4. Bites and stings (Children)

Class Description Causes Symptoms Treatment When to consult your pharmacist When to consult your doctor Useful Tips

5. Bites and stings (Baby and infant)

Class Description Causes Symptoms Treatment When to consult your pharmacist When to consult your doctor Useful Tips

6. Eczema (children)

Class Description Causes Symptoms Treatment When to consult your pharmacist When to consult your doctor

7. Eczema (baby and infant)

Class Description Causes Symptoms Treatment When to consult your pharmacist When to consult your doctor

8. Eczema (Adults)

Class Description Causes Symptoms Treatment When to consult your pharmacist When to consult your doctor

9. Swine flu latest

...* unusual tiredness     * runny nose     * sore throat     * aching muscles     * loss of appetite     * shortness of breath ...

10. Shingles vaccination proposal for elderly

...concerns the potential to vaccinate the elderly against herpes zoster (also known as shingles) in a far-reaching programme. Their guidance is based on a review of medical, epidemiological and economic...

11. Burns and Scalds (Children)

Class Description Causes Symptoms Prevention Treatment When to consult your pharmacist When to consult your

12. Burns and Scalds (Adult)

Class Description Causes Symptoms Prevention Treatment When to consult your pharmacist When to consult your

13. E. coli (Escherichia coli)

...reventing infections is extremely important. The bacteria are usually spread through faecal matter reaching the mouth, so good hygiene practice is critical in preventing contamination and the spr...

14. Sprains & Strains

Class Description Causes Symptoms Treatment When to consult your Pharmacist When to consult your doctor

15. Swine Flu

...y disease caused by a virus known as a type A influenza virus. It produces symptoms of high temperature, aching muscles and joints that are very similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu that occurs d...

16. All

...syndrome Lactose intolerance Legs-tired, aching, heavy Leukaemia Lice ...

17. Asthma (children)

...fen or diclofenac should not be used for relief of any aches or pains that they may develop.   Teaching your child to recognise the symptoms and causes of his or her asthma is the best way of...

18. Women

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19. P-R

P Panic Attack Parkinson’s Disease Period Period Pain

20. L-O

L Legs Leukaemia Lice Lung Cancer M

21. Seniors

... Hearing loss Legs (tired, aching, heavy) - Associated with long periods of standing or sitting down ...

22. Home Page

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23. Relaxation

... lower blood pressure - remove toxins from your body through perspiration - help relieve aching muscles - send oxygen and nutrients into the skin’s tissues to help repa...

24. Your Body

Body talk Exfoliation Vital Moisture More skin facts How can I tell which skin type I am? Useful T

25. General Info

Travelling abroad Jet Lag What causes jet lag? What can you do to avoid jet lag? Deep Vein Thrombosis Food, water and

26. Varicose veins

...ushing’ with a natural bristle brush daily or gently massaging your legs If you do get tired, aching legs, lying down with your legs resting on a cushion or pillow, raised above the level ...

27. Travel Health - Malaria

What is Malaria? Is Malaria a danger to people in the UK? What can be done to protect against malaria? Malaria Myths

28. Tendonitis

...of tendonitis tend to come and go as the tendon is used or rested. Tendonitis typically causes a sharp or aching pain with tenderness and swelling over the affected tendon. There may also be restricte...

29. Restless legs syndrome

Class Description Causes Symptoms Treatment When to consult your Pharmacist When to consult your doctor

30. Rabies

...virus continues to multiply causing severe swelling. The virus continues to spread throughout the body, reaching the saliva from where it will eventually be spread to another animal or person. Inflamm...