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Are antibiotics always the solution? 💊
With the cold season officially here, bugs and viruses are making the rounds. Often, many illnesses are caused by viruses which do not respond to antibiotics and a little TLC and rest could be all you need. Watch my video over on YouTube.com/drnora to find out what to look out for and how to manage common illnesses.
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
Link - https://youtu.be/MHmJRJFNnJk
So far this year rates of flu virus have almost doubled from what they were during the same time last year.
Most people will recover from the flu, however young children and older adults may be seriously affected. Symptoms can include feeling shivery with fever 🤒, headache 🤕, muscle aches, sore throat, sneezing 🤧, tiredness and a dry cough. If you are concerned about these symptoms or they worsen it is important to seek medical advice immediately.
There are some easy steps to avoid getting the flu, from the flu vaccination, to covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough, washing your hands regularly particularly after being in communal areas like the toilet, cleaning surfaces regularly at home and avoiding close contact with others when you’re not feeling well.
So with the school holidays about to kick off are you protected from the flu? 😷
Wishing you all a happy and flu-free holiday.
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
Sharing is great… just not your germs 😷
You won’t believe the number of patients I see with the common cough or cold after a holiday break from work.
If you or a loved one happened to have caught one be sure to rest up at home before heading out.
And remember the best way to prevent spreading illness is to cough and sneeze into a tissue and wash your hands regularly. 🤧
For more advice please pop by and see me in clinic.
Take care and stay healthy x
Dr Nora 😘
