Lynton, Lynmouth and Exmoor Advertiser, January 2020
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JANUARY <strong>2020</strong> 13<br />
WINTER IS COMING – WAYS TO STAY WELL<br />
Say no to norovirus this winter<br />
Norovirus, also called the "winter vomiting bug", is a<br />
stomach bug that causes vomiting <strong>and</strong> diarrhoea. It can be<br />
very unpleasant, but usually goes away in about 2 days.<br />
This infection can live on hard surfaces for weeks <strong>and</strong> spreads<br />
very quickly through environments where lots of people are<br />
mingling closely, such as hospitals, schools <strong>and</strong> nurseries.<br />
Alcohol or antibacterial h<strong>and</strong> gels are a popular choice for<br />
people wanting to protect themselves from the bugs that circulate during winter. However most<br />
people don’t realise that h<strong>and</strong> gels are NOT an effective protection against this common sickness<br />
bug.<br />
The best way to protect yourself <strong>and</strong> others from catching this unpleasant sickness bug is simply<br />
to wash your h<strong>and</strong>s thoroughly with warm soapy water, <strong>and</strong> to keep the environment you live <strong>and</strong><br />
work in clean.<br />
Have you had your flu jab yet?<br />
It takes between 10 <strong>and</strong> 14 days for your immune system<br />
to respond fully after you have had the flu vaccine, which is<br />
why it is important to have your vaccine early in the flu<br />
season.<br />
For most people flu will clear up on its own relatively<br />
quickly, but for some people, including over 65s, pregnant<br />
women or people with underlying health conditions, it can<br />
be more serious. The flu vaccine is available on the NHS for:<br />
adults 65 <strong>and</strong> over<br />
people with certain medical conditions<br />
pregnant women<br />
children aged 2 <strong>and</strong> 3<br />
children in primary school<br />
frontline health or social care workers<br />
If you are eligible, you can get yours free at your GP surgery or a local pharmacy.<br />
NHS App - book appointments <strong>and</strong> manage prescriptions<br />
Are you one of the 4,000 people in Devon who have already<br />
downloaded the new NHS App?<br />
Wherever you are, 24/7, the NHS App allows you to book,<br />
cancel <strong>and</strong> track appointments at your GP surgery with ease.<br />
You can order repeat prescriptions, view your GP medical record,<br />
<strong>and</strong> quickly check symptoms, plus access to NHS 111 online<br />
means no more wondering if you need urgent attention.<br />
You can download it free from Android <strong>and</strong> Apple app stores.<br />
https://www.devonnewscentre.info/<br />
advertise@lyntonadvertiser.com 01598 752788
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