Category: Flu Jab

strep throat vs sore throat

Strep Throat vs Sore Throat? Here’s How to Tell the Difference

Strep throat and a sore throat can feel almost identical at first, but the cause and treatment differ. Strep throat vs. sore throat isn’t always easy to work out from symptoms alone. A sore throat is usually caused by a virus and settles on its own, while strep throat is

best time to get flu jab UK

Flu Jab Timing Guide: When’s the Best Time to Get Vaccinated?

The best time to get your flu jab in the UK is usually September, October or early November, before flu starts circulating widely. It takes around 10 to 14 days for your body to build protection after vaccination, so getting your jab at the right time can help you stay

Yellow Fever Vaccine - Periville Pharmacy

Yellow Fever Vaccine: Everything Travellers Need to Know

If you’re travelling to a country where yellow fever is a risk, getting vaccinated is one of the most important steps you can take before you go. The yellow fever vaccine protects against this serious mosquito-borne disease and is required for entry into some destinations.   This guide explains who needs

Meningitis B vaccine - Periville Pharmacy

Meningitis B Vaccine: Everything You Need to Know

If you’ve been told about the Meningitis B vaccine, you may be wondering what it actually protects against, who needs it and whether you or your child can have it. Also known as the MenB vaccine, it protects against meningococcal group B bacteria, which can cause bacterial meningitis and septicaemia.

Mosquito Bite and a Spider Bite

Mosquito Bites vs Spider Bites: What’s the Difference?

Mosquito bites are usually small, itchy bumps, while spider bites in the UK are uncommon and tend to be a single, more painful bite, often from a false widow spider. If you’re not sure what’s bitten you, here’s how to tell the difference between mosquito bites vs spider bites, recognise

Vitamin B12 deficiency

Who Is Most at Risk of Vitamin B12 Deficiency?

Older adults, vegans and vegetarians, and people with certain digestive or autoimmune conditions are among those most at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Left untreated, it can leave you feeling constantly tired, affect your memory and concentration, and in severe cases cause lasting nerve damage. In this blog, we’ll explain