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Head Lice

Do you remember the nit nurse who came to school regularly and pulled your hair about? >>> more

Sprains

Sprains and strains often a occur during everyday tasks or whilst playing sport. Firstly apply a cold compress, containing ice if possible, >>> more

Sunburn

Prevention is better than cure! Children are particularly susceptible to sunburn and great care should be taken to avoid over-exposure to the harmful effects of the sun. >>> more

Anti-viral drugs

Antibiotics have been available since the discovery of Penicillin in the late 1930s and became widely available after 1950. Anti-viral drugs have been available since the late 1980s >>> more

Fosomax

Fosamax is used for patients with a disease called osteoporosis >>> more

Jetlag

Jet lag is the feeling of disorientation experienced if you are flying across time zones >>> more

Sun protection

Make sure you have appropriate vaccinations in good time before your departure. Your doctor or nurse will be able to tell you which of these are advisable >>> more

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is not just one single disease. There are several types of breast cancer. It can be found at an early or advanced stage of development. It can grow very slowly or very rapidly, or somewhere in between >>> more

Breast Screening

In the UK there is a national programme aimed at reducing the number of deaths from breast cancer. You do not need to be referred by your doctor to be screened. Services provided under the NHS breast screening programme are free >>> more

Cervical Smear

All women between the ages of 20 and 64 years are advised to have a cervical smear every three to five years, regardless of their sexual history >>> more