Avoid insect bites
Apart from carrying a variety of diseases, insect bites are itchy, unpleasant and can cause serious skin rashes if left untreated.
But have no fear! Superdrug Travel have put together a useful guide...
What are the immediate side effects of the HPV vaccine?
The HPV vaccine may cause some minor and temporary side effects in some patients immediately after the injection.
Common immediate side effects of the HPV vaccination...
How do men get HPV?
Men can get HPV in the following ways:
Having unprotected sex
Skin-to-skin contact
An infected mother can pass the HPV infection onto their child during their pregnancy or during childbirth
HPV...
How long does the flu last?
The flu can come on unexpectedly – the flu has a short incubation period, between 1 to 4 days, so you can start showing symptoms very quickly after being exposed...
What are the symptoms of hepatitis A?
The early symptoms of hepatitis A include:
feeling tired or run-down (fatigue)
aching muscles
joint pain
mild fever
headache
loss of appetite
stomach pain, specifically in the upper...
So you’ve had enough of this drizzly UK weather forecast for one year and have booked a fortnight away for some much needed sun? Good on you. Apart from bringing plenty of suncream there...
Hajj and Umrah
Hajj
During the 8th - 13th days of the Dhu al-Hijjah (the 12th month of the Islamic calendar), thousands upon thousands take the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The Hajj is one of...
However adventurous you are at sampling that delicious local
cuisine, you’ll always need to pay close attention to
everything you eat or drink while you’re away, especially in
areas of poor sanitation.
By all means, don’t let us...
What are the side effects of the flu jab?
Side effects of the flu jab include:
Fever/shivering
Headache
Tiredness or drowsiness
Redness, soreness, and swelling where you were injected. Sometimes this spot is itchy
Muscle...
What are the symptoms of flu in children?
Common flu symptoms:
A sudden fever of 38℃ or above
Chills
Fatigue/tiredness
Dry cough
Sore throat
Nausea and stomach pains
Diarrhoea and vomiting
Loss of appetite
Runny...