by Andy Humphries | Feb 5, 2019 | Real life
It’s important to follow trusted medical advice. Make sure that you visit the NHS site first for all your COVID-19 information. The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe and effective. They give you the best protection against COVID-19. Everyone aged 5 and over...
by Andy Humphries | Jan 30, 2019 | Real life
Asthma is a chronic condition causing coughing, wheezing and breathlessness. You can tell if you, or someone with you, is having an asthma attack if: the reliever inhaler isn’t helping when it normally would; the symptoms are getting worse (coughing, breathlessness,...
by Andy Humphries | Jan 29, 2019 | Real life
Insect bites and stings are common and usually only cause minor irritation. However, some stings can be painful and trigger a serious allergic reaction. Here we give you some information on what to do, according to the type of bite and sting. Ants There are about 60...
by Andy Humphries | Jan 29, 2019 | Real life
Would you be able to recognise if a member of your family, a friend or a passer-by was showing the signs and symptoms of having a heart attack and know what action to take? Symptoms can include: Chest pain-tightness (like being pressed or squeezed by something heavy);...
by Andy Humphries | Jan 25, 2019 | Real life
Some cuts and grazes can be minor and can be treated easily by simply cleaning the wound and applying a plaster or dressing. If the cut is bleeding heavily you must apply pressure using a clean towel or bandage. If the cut is to the arm or hand raise it above...