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Flu

Advice and information to manage the flu season.

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Government 'must involve pharmacy in winter season planning'

RPS president Sandra Gidley has urged the government to ensure pharmacies are involved in its preparations for the winter. 

12 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies could close temporarily to prioritise flu jabs

Community pharmacies in England could be allowed to close temporarily to allow them to cope with high demand for flu vaccination this winter.

11 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Major flu jab scheme expansion to include over-50s

The government has added new groups of people to the upcoming national flu vaccination programme. 

24 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Flu jabs rise 20 per cent in 2019/20 season in England

Community pharmacies in England completed 1.71 million NHS flu vaccinations in 2019-20 – a 19.6 per cent jump on the previous year.

06 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GP consultations for flu on rise in last seven days

Hospital and intensive care admission rates for flu has decreased over the last week but GP consultations increased.  

 

 

09 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Flu cases continue to rise

The final days of 2019 saw influenza activity continuing to increase in the community.

06 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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The countdown is on

Prepare customers for the festive season with this advent calendar of winter ailments top tips for healthy and happy holidays.

27 Nov 2019 , 6 Min Article

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A new season dawns

The uptake of the pharmacy flu jab is increasing every year, and all pharmacy staff all have a part to play.

13 Oct 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Winter health

This CPD module provides pharmacists with an overview of the symptoms, diagnosis and management of cough, cold and flu.

28 Dec 2014 , 900 Min Module

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