Hand Hygiene
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Germs are nasty – wash your hands with soap and water to stop the spread of infections #staywellthiswinter |
| Don’t be the friend who spreads germs! Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water #staywellthiswinter |
| Have a cold? Remember to sneeze into a tissue and pop it in the bin as soon as possible to stop the spread of germs #staywellthiswinter |
Self-care
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Stockpile #pharmacy medicines such as cold remedies and cough medicine to ensure you are set for winter #staywellthiswinter |
| Fill up on nutritious, warming food over the winter months to help you stay healthy #staywellthiswinter |
| Regular hot drinks can ensure you stay hydrated and warm – so pop the kettle on! #staywellthiswinter |
| Your pharmacist is on hand to help you with coughs, colds and sore throats this winter #staywellthiswinter |
| #NHS111 is on hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help advise if you fall ill this winter #staywellthiswinter |
| Grab those ear muffs, hat and gloves! Staying warm can help you #staywellthiswinter |
| Pharmacists are trained to help you get better if you are suffering from a common ailment this winter #staywellthiswinter |
| You can find out which pharmacies are close to you by visiting www.nhs.uk/staywell/ so you can #staywellthiswinter |
Norovirus
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Diarrhoea, vomiting or ‘flu-like’ symptoms in the last 4 days? Stay at home. Keep norovirus away from vulnerable patients & staff. #staywellthiswinter |
| Good hand hygiene can help to limit the spread of norovirus. Find out more at: www.nhs.uk/staywell #staywellthiswinter |
| Think carefully before visiting hospitals if you or anyone in your family has even the mildest symptoms of a stomach upset. #staywellthiswinter |
| If you have norovirus, stay at home, rest & take plenty of non-caffeinated drinks to avoid dehydration. Avoid spreading to others. #staywellthiswinter |
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Pharmacy First
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Talk to your pharmacy about #pharmacyfirst. See how the scheme can help you if you don't pay for prescriptions & have a common ailment #staywellthiswinter |
| Not all pharmacies offer #Pharmacyfirst so talk to your local pharmacy to see if they offer the scheme #staywellthiswinter |
| Normally get your prescriptions free of charge? Think #pharmacyfirst for advice & treatment for common ailments #staywellthiswinter |
| Get your prescriptions free? Think #pharmacyfirst for the advice you need to get you on the road to recovery. #staywellthiswinter |