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Health and wellbeing
about 1 year ago
This article provides information on alternatives to visiting a GP if you have a minor illness or ailment.
It can sometimes take a while to get an appointment to see a GP, so it may be useful to know that pharmacists...
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about 1 year ago
This article will provide you with information on the Flu and how to protect yourself.
For up-to-date information on the Flu virus, how to treat the symptoms and prevention go to the NHS Website.
You can also get...
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about 1 year ago
This article will provide information about where students can get tested for sexually transmitted infections.
It is recommended that you have a chlamydia test with every new sexual partner, or at least every year if you...
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about 1 year ago
This article will provide information for students about Tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection spread through inhaling tiny droplets from the coughs or sneezes of an infected person. It is a serious...
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about 1 year ago
This article will provide information about measles.
What are measles?
Measles is a preventable viral infection that usually causes a fever, rash, cough and ‘flu like’ symptoms which may last about a week to ten days....
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about 1 year ago
This article will provide information on the support available to help you quit smoking.
If you smoke, quitting will help you improve your health and save money. You should consult your GP for support and advice, and can...
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about 1 year ago
This article will provide information onPrescription Exemption Certificates.
Students may qualify for exemption from these charges on grounds of low income. A claim can be made by completing a 'Prescription Exemption...
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about 1 year ago
This article will provide you with information on where to seek advice on sexual health and contraception.
Sexual Health Clinics
Solent Sexual Health Services is based at St Mary’s Community Health Campus and you can...
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about 1 year ago
This article will provide you with the information on the signs and symptoms of meningitis.
All students and staff should be aware of the symptoms of meningitis and remain vigilant.
Preventing meningitis and septicaemia...
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about 1 year ago
This article will provide information about mumps.
The Health Protection Agency has recently reported an increase in the number of cases of mumps in teenagers and young adults throughout the UK.
If you are aged...
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