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If you catch flu and you have a certain long term health condition, you are at a much higher risk of falling seriously ill or being hospitalised. Give yourself the best protection with the flu vaccine. Check your eligibility and book now: nhs.uk/book-flu
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The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much, like not being able to raise your arm. Or struggling to smile. Or slurring when you speak. Any sign of a stroke is always an emergency. Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it's time to call 999. #WorldStrokeDay
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Add flu protection to your half-term plans. Missed the school flu vaccine? Catch-up clinics are running over half term in community venues. Children aged 2 and 3 can also get vaccinated at their GP surgery or a participating pharmacy. ➡️ nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-fl…
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The clocks go back tonight — a timely reminder to think about vitamin D. From October to March our bodies can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight. To keep bones and muscles healthy it’s best to take a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. Info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-a…
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Over 10 million flu vaccinations have now been given across England this autumn. Flu can be serious. If you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine, get protected ahead of winter. Find out if you’re eligible ➡️ nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vacc…
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Over 10 million flu vaccinations have now been given across England this autumn. Flu can be serious. If you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine, get protected ahead of winter. Find out if you’re eligible ➡️ nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vacc…
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Flu can be serious. If you’re 65 or over, get your free NHS flu vaccine to help protect against serious illness and hospital treatment. It is important to get the flu vaccine every year. Book via your GP, pharmacy or the NHS App ➡️ nhs.uk/bookflu
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Over 7 million flu vaccinations have now been given across England this autumn. Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from flu this winter. Find out if you’re eligible: nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vacc…
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Over 7 million flu vaccinations have now been given across England this autumn. Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from flu this winter. Find out if you’re eligible: nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vacc…
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Trying to drink less alcohol can be tricky for some – but we’ve got a game plan. If you're trying to drink less alcohol, even just sticking to a few drink-free days a week is a great step in the right direction. Visit nhs.uk/better-health/drink-l… for more information.
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Trying to drink less alcohol can be tricky for some – but we’ve got a game plan. If you're trying to drink less alcohol, even just sticking to a few drink-free days a week is a great step in the right direction. Visit nhs.uk/better-health/drink-l… for more information.
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Turn on your NHS App notifications for a new way to know if your prescription is ready to be collected... ⬇️
The NHS is rolling out alerts on smartwatches and mobiles to let people know their prescription is ready. NHS App users can now get instant alerts from more than 2,500 chemists across England. ℹ️ england.nhs.uk/2026/10/nhs-r…
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If you need urgent help for your mental health, you can call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. ➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-h…
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Nearly 4 million flu vaccinations have already been given across England this autumn. Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from flu this winter. Find out if you’re eligible: nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vacc…
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When you stop smoking you’ll almost immediately begin to experience the health benefits. Join the thousands of people in #Stoptober making the best decision for their health. Quit smoking today – it's never too late. ➡️ nhs.uk/better-health/quit-sm…
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When you stop smoking you’ll almost immediately begin to experience the health benefits. Join the thousands of people in #Stoptober making the best decision for their health. Quit smoking today – it's never too late. ➡️ nhs.uk/better-health/quit-sm…
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It’s #WorldMeningitisDay. Meningitis can develop quickly, so know the symptoms and get urgent help if you’re worried. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis…
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Eligible people can now come forward for their NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this winter. Flu vaccination is available to more groups, while COVID-19 vaccination is offered to those at highest risk. ➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-he…
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Starting this month, some newborn babies in England will begin to be screened for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) as part of the newborn blood spot test. Screening is being introduced gradually, so not every baby will be screened for SMA straight away. ➡️ gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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If you do one thing this #BreastCancerAwareness month, make it learning about what you should look out for when checking your breasts regularly. Get used to checking regularly and be aware of anything that’s new or different for you. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/breast-can…
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