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Practical health advice, from the pharmacy team.

Real guidance on NHS services, vaccinations, weight loss and travel health - written by the pharmacists who see patients every day at Easons.

NHS services5 min read

NHS Pharmacy First: seven conditions you can treat without seeing a GP

Sore throat, earache, sinusitis and four more common conditions can now be treated by your community pharmacist under the NHS Pharmacy First scheme - usually the same day.

12 March 2025

Vaccinations4 min read

When to book your flu jab: a month-by-month guide

Flu vaccine protection peaks two weeks after the jab and lasts about six months. Here is when to book so you're covered through the whole UK flu season.

5 September 2025

Weight loss6 min read

Weight-loss injections explained: are they right for you?

GLP-1 medicines like Wegovy and Mounjaro have transformed weight-loss care - but they are prescription medicines with real requirements. Here's what a pharmacist-led programme actually involves.

18 June 2025

Travel health5 min read

Travel vaccinations: an eight-week countdown checklist

Most travel vaccines need at least three to four weeks to build immunity, and some - like rabies and Japanese encephalitis - need a full course. Here's a week-by-week plan.

22 April 2025

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