Gateway Chemist

13/01/2026

12/01/2026

Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. It can be very unpleasant, but usually goes away in about 2 days.

You can usually treat yourself at home, but the most important thing is to rest and have lots of fluids.

Visit ➡️ www.nhs.uk/norovirus

12/01/2026

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

09/01/2026

can be fatal.

Do you know its symptoms?
🔴 Rash that starts on the face and spreads over the body
🔴 Fever
🔴 Cough
🔴 Red and watery eyes
🔴 Small white spots inside the cheeks

Seek health care if you suspect you or your child has measles: https://zurl.co/2ilGc

08/01/2026

New NHS data shows a rise in winter virus cases – including flu – in hospitals last week. Flu can be serious, especially for those at higher risk.

Flu vaccines don’t stop everyone from catching flu, but they do reduce the risk of becoming seriously unwell, needing hospital care or developing complications – especially for older adults and those with health conditions.

Over 18.6 million flu vaccines have been given this season. If you’re eligible and haven’t had yours yet, it’s not too late to get protected.

www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

08/01/2026

🆕 Norovirus data: Activity has varied in recent weeks and remains within expected levels.

🔗 Full report: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/national-norovirus-and-rotavirus-surveillance-reports-2025-to-2026-season/national-norovirus-and-rotavirus-report-week-2-report-data-to-week-1-data-up-to-4-january-2026

06/01/2026

Very cold weather is forecast. Don’t get stranded in cold weather. Look out for UKHSA Weather Health Alerts and Met Office Severe Weather Warnings so you can take informed action in time.

Check the for the latest UK weather warnings: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings #?date=2026-01-06

22/10/2025

Heart Attack Symptoms:

Almost all heart attack victims have one of these four warning signs - A new study has found that almost all people who have suffered a heart attack had at least one risk factor beforehand