Chicken pox is currently “doing the rounds” locally. It’s a useful time to share some self care tips about how to manage the symptoms at home as most children with chicken pox don’t need to see a GP. ⏺️ encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids - try ice lollies if your child is not drinking ⏺️ give paracetamol to help with any pain and discomfort - avoid ibuprofen ⏺️ use cooling creams or gels from a pharmacy ⏺️ speak to a pharmacist about using antihistamine medicine to help itching ⏺️ bathe in cool water and pat the skin dry (do not rub) If your child has chickenpox, they will need to stay off school/nursery until all the spots have formed a scab. This is usually 5 days after the spots first appeared. For further advice see the NHS website or contact NHS111. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/
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Flu and Covid Vaccination Clinics
We have had a fantastic and unprecedented uptake of appointments from those patients who have received text invites. We are in the process of releasing some mid-week clinics at Lavender Grove and Park View who have not yet been able to get an appointment with us. We also have some more Saturday slots reserved for patients that are unable to book via the text link who have been sent a letter.
Please be reassured that there will be more slots available over the coming days.
