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Don’t mistake meningitis for flu during winter months

The Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) is warning the public to be aware of the symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia during the winter months and not to mistake the disease for minor illnesses like colds or flu.

The risk of meningitis and septicaemia heightens as winter approaches when people’s immune systems are weakened from fighting common illnesses making them more vulnerable...

Public urged to protect themselves against seasonal flu

Winter is coming and Plymouth’s Public Health team is urging people to protect themselves and get vaccinated against seasonal flu.

The flu jab is available on the NHS for the following groups:

  • pregnant women
  • people with a serious underlying health problem
  • all adults aged 65 years or older
  • people living in a long-stay residential or
  • ...

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