- It may be getting colder outside, but winter needn’t be the unhealthiest time of year for you and your family.
- Although our Flu Clinics are over, it is not too late to get the Flu Jab – please contact the surgery to see if you are eligible.
- A pharmacist will be able to recommend what medicines should be in your cabinet (including paracetamol and ibuprofen) to help relieve symptoms of common winter ailments such as colds, sore throat, cough, sinusitis or painful middle ear infection (earache). Always seek advice from your pharmacist at the first sign of a cough or a cold before it gets more serious.
- It is also important to keep warm in winter – both inside and outdoors. Keeping warm over the winter months can help to prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia and depression.
- Wearing several layers of light clothing trap warm air better than one bulky layer, meaning they will keep you warmer.
- It is also recommended to heat your home to at least 18°C (65°F). You might prefer your main living room to be slightly warmer.
- Breathing cold air can be bad for your health as it increases the risk of chest infections, so it is a good idea to keep your bedroom window closed on winter nights.
Read more at https://www.nhs.uk/staywell/none-of-the-above#qcObx6QF5RUse0qZ.99