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For some, flu or COVID-19 can be very dangerous and even life-threatening. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of serious illness in colder months.

Find out if you’re eligible and book now.

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For some, flu or COVID-19 can be very dangerous and even life-threatening. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of serious illness in colder months. Find out if you’re eligible and book now. ➡️ nhs.uk/seasonalvaccin…
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If you’ve had a cough for three weeks or more, contact your GP practice.

It’s probably nothing serious, but it could be a sign of cancer. If it is cancer, finding it early makes it more treatable and can save lives.

nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

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There are 7,000 people in the UK waiting for an organ transplant, but only around 1,400 donors a year.

Two minutes now could save up to nine lives in future.

This , confirm your decision to be an organ donor. organdonation.nhs.uk/register-your-…

There are 7,000 people in the UK waiting for an organ transplant, but only around 1,400 donors a year. Two minutes now could save up to nine lives in future. This #OrganDonationWeek, confirm your decision to be an organ donor. organdonation.nhs.uk/register-your-…
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If you see someone with any of the signs or symptoms of a stroke, remember to Act F.A.S.T.

F – Face (has their face fallen on one side?)
A – Arms (can they raise both arms and keep them there?)
S – Speech (is it slurred?)
T – Time to call 999

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If you see someone with any of the signs or symptoms of a stroke, remember to Act F.A.S.T. F – Face (has their face fallen on one side?) A – Arms (can they raise both arms and keep them there?) S – Speech (is it slurred?) T – Time to call 999 nhs.uk/actFAST
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You can request a new repeat prescription and choose a pharmacy for your prescriptions to be sent to on your NHS App.

Download your NHS App now ➡️ nhs.uk/app

You can request a new repeat prescription and choose a pharmacy for your prescriptions to be sent to on your NHS App. Download your NHS App now ➡️ nhs.uk/app
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The early symptoms of a heart attack don’t always feel severe. A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease.

It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms: nhs.uk/HeartAttack

The early symptoms of a heart attack don’t always feel severe. A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms: nhs.uk/HeartAttack
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The early symptoms of a heart attack don’t always feel severe. A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease.

It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms: nhs.uk/HeartAttack

The early symptoms of a heart attack don’t always feel severe. A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms: nhs.uk/HeartAttack
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Need medical help? Use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you, like an urgent treatment centre.

More info ➡️ nhs.uk/111

Need medical help? Use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you, like an urgent treatment centre. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/111
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If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.

Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.

Contact your GP practice.

nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you. Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you can’t rule it out. Contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/cancersymptoms
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Symptoms of ovarian cancer can be caused by lots of things, which can make it hard to diagnose. It’s important to be checked by a GP if things don’t feel normal for you, or if any symptoms continue or get worse.

➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/ova…

It’s #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth. Symptoms of ovarian cancer can be caused by lots of things, which can make it hard to diagnose. It’s important to be checked by a GP if things don’t feel normal for you, or if any symptoms continue or get worse. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/ova…
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The early symptoms of a heart attack don’t always feel severe. A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease.

It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms: nhs.uk/HeartAttack

The early symptoms of a heart attack don’t always feel severe. A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms: nhs.uk/HeartAttack
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Shingles is a painful disease affecting the skin and nerves. It can really affect your life and stop you doing things you enjoy.

The shingles vaccine reduces your chances of serious complications if you get the disease.

Check if you are eligible ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/vac…

Shingles is a painful disease affecting the skin and nerves. It can really affect your life and stop you doing things you enjoy. The shingles vaccine reduces your chances of serious complications if you get the disease. Check if you are eligible ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/vac…
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Here are the symptoms of cervical cancer, one of the 5 gynaecological cancers. It’s important to know that these symptoms can be caused by other conditions, but if you experience any, you should get them checked.

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It’s #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth. Here are the symptoms of cervical cancer, one of the 5 gynaecological cancers. It’s important to know that these symptoms can be caused by other conditions, but if you experience any, you should get them checked. nhs.uk/conditions/cer…
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If you need medical help, use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.

➡️ 111.nhs.uk

If you need medical help, use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. ➡️ 111.nhs.uk
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You cannot tell by looking at someone whether they have a sexually transmitted infection.

It's important to get a check-up if you have had unprotected sex or think you might be at risk.

➡️ nhs.uk/stis

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In this video, Shushila shares her story about having a heart attack.

The early signs of a heart attack can vary – the most common include squeezing across the chest and a feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms.

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Today is .

Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection.

It happens when the immune system overreacts to an infection and starts to damage the body’s own tissues and organs. It can be hard to spot, so get clued up on the symptoms. ⤵️

Today is #WorldSepsisDay. Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection. It happens when the immune system overreacts to an infection and starts to damage the body’s own tissues and organs. It can be hard to spot, so get clued up on the symptoms. ⤵️
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One dose of the HPV vaccine has been shown to be just as effective as two doses in most under 25s.

If you or your child received one dose of the HPV vaccine before September 2023, a second dose won’t be needed.

More information here ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/vac…

One dose of the HPV vaccine has been shown to be just as effective as two doses in most under 25s. If you or your child received one dose of the HPV vaccine before September 2023, a second dose won’t be needed. More information here ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/vac…
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In this video, Carol shares her story about having a heart attack.

The early signs of a heart attack can vary – the most common include squeezing across the chest and a feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms.

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