Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus. The infection can be acquired by consuming contaminated food or drinks, or by touching your mouth with hands that have come into contact with infected faeces. You can protect yourself against the illness by getting vaccinated. The hepatitis A vaccine is not frequently …
The bacteria that cause typhoid fever infect the gut and bloodstream. It is spread through person-to-person contact, and typically through the consumption of contaminated food or water. The bacteria are released from the infected person’s body in their faeces or, less frequently, their urine. If you plan to visit regions of the world where typhoid …
Flu is a common respiratory illness brought on by influenza viruses that can sometimes spread to the lungs as well as the nose and throat. It can lead to mild or severe disease, and occasionally even death. Getting vaccinated against the flu every year is the best approach to prevent the virus. Keep reading to …
The flu is a typical viral illness that affects the respiratory system. Most flu cases are easily treatable at home. However, some cases may escalate into severe complications requiring immediate medical attention. This is especially common in babies and young children, older adults, those with underlying medical issues, and pregnant women. Keep reading to find …
Using emergency contraception may prevent you from becoming pregnant if you engaged in unprotected sex. The morning after pill and the IUD are the two main methods of emergency contraception. The morning after pill basically prevents or delays the egg from being released. In the UK, there are 2 types of the morning after pill: Levonelle and ellaOne. Where …
The pneumococcal vaccine offers protection from serious and perhaps fatal complications. It is also referred to as the pneumonia vaccine. Pneumococcal infections are brought about by a bacterium known as Streptococcus pneumoniae, which can result in pneumonia, blood poisoning (sepsis), and meningitis. At their worst, they have the ability to kill or inflict lifelong brain …
If you are 65 years of age or older, or if you have a chronic health condition, the cold weather can aggravate some health issues and potentially cause life-threatening complications. Stay healthy in Sudbury and boost your immune system this winter. Continue reading to find out more. Who’s most at risk from cold weather? The …
If you have travel plans outside the country, it’s crucial to get immunised against some deadly diseases that are common in other regions of the world. The vaccines offer protection against diseases like typhoid, hepatitis A, and yellow fever. No matter where you are travelling, it is essential to get travel vaccines in order to …
The external ear canal’s skin is naturally coated with earwax, which helps shield it from water damage, infections, trauma, and foreign objects. It is said to be “impacted” when ear wax builds up to the point where symptoms appear. Treatment may not be necessary if impacted ear wax has no symptoms and will eventually go …
Influenza vaccines, sometimes referred to as flu injections or flu jabs, are immunisations that guard against contracting influenza viruses. As the influenza virus evolves quickly, new vaccine versions are created twice a year. Keep reading to learn more about the flu vaccine in Essex. When should the flu vaccine be given? The optimum time to …