In 2022, the Saudi Ministry of Health set several vaccination criteria for Hajj and Umrah Entry Visa applicants. In addition, the government approved specific COVID-19 vaccines for travel to the Kingdom. If you want to go to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah, you need to get up-to-date information from the Foreign Commonwealth and …
Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. The disease can be contracted by eating or drinking infected food or beverages. You can also get it by touching your mouth with hands that are contaminated with infected faeces. Before travelling outside the country, it’s important to ensure that you get your …
The teenage booster commonly called the DTP, 3-in-1, or Td/IPV vaccine is administered to provide additional protection against three distinct diseases: diphtheria, tetanus and polio. It is a single injection into the upper arm muscle. So, what is the DTP vaccine in Bury, Greater Manchester? Continue reading to find out more. What is the DTP …
If you’re travelling to a country where hepatitis B is common, and especially if you’ll be undertaking activities that increase your risk of infection, you should get a hepatitis B vaccine. Hepatitis B is transmitted through contact with blood and bodily fluids of an infected person. Having sexual intercourse, injecting drugs, or participating in contact …
Are you planning to travel abroad this season? It’s important to get the meningitis ACWY vaccine in Bury, Greater Manchester before you go. This will offer protection against life-threatening meningitis and septicemia before travelling. To prevent themselves from getting these conditions, new students entering university for the first time should also get a MenACWY vaccine. …
Also called Allergic rhinitis, hay fever is an allergic response that causes itchiness, watery eyes, and sneezing. Unlike a cold, hay fever doesn’t develop due to a virus. It results from an allergic response to outdoor or indoor allergens, like pollen, dust mites, or tiny flecks of skin and saliva shed by dogs, cats, and …
Numerous diseases and conditions can be caused or worsened by smoking tobacco and using tobacco products, such as cigars and e-cigarettes. Around 90% of lung cancer deaths and approximately 80% of deaths caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be attributed to tobacco use. Therefore, at Pimhole pharmacy, we are now offering a …
Emergency contraception is used to prevent pregnancy following unprotected sex. It can also be used if your method of contraception fails, such as a condom coming off or breaking during sex. Continue reading to learn ways of getting the morning after pill in Bury, Greater Manchester, and how effective it is. There are two main …
There are numerous weight management plans, and fad diets that promise quick and easy weight management solutions. Nevertheless, the fact still remains that the pillars of a successful weight management programme are physical activities and a healthy balanced diet. In order to achieve long-term weight management goals, you need to make permanent changes to your …
Millions of people in the UK make New Year’s resolutions every year, hoping to achieve a healthier life by managing their weight, quitting smoking, getting fit, or practising healthy eating habits and going for health checks. Keep reading to get tips on staying healthy and learn how to quit smoking in Bury, Greater Manchester. Manage …