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Minal Pharmacy based in Twickenham, Middlesex offers the secure and convenient experience of shopping

If you would like to use our Travel Clinic services, please click this link:

https://www.traveljab.co.uk/pharmacy/minal-pharmacy-twickenham-899/

06/08/2025

If you require treatment or further information on weight loss, you can fill out this short confidential form to be assess to see if you are suitable for treatment.

https://www.nmwlp.co.uk/consultation-form/?clinic=minal-pharmacy+TW2-7LA

Or you can scan the QR code below

05/08/2025

Whooping Cough & RSV 6

Quiz

Q1. What is pertussis?
A1. It is also called whooping cough and is an infection that mainly effects infants and children.
Q2. What causes it?
A2. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
Q3. What are the symptoms?
A3. Violent coughing, thick mucus, sore throat, may turn blue during coughing spells.
Q4. How long does whooping cough last?
A4. Several weeks or months.
Q5. How many cases of whooping cough were reported in the UK in 2024?
A5. 14,905.
Q6. What is RSV?
A6. Respiratory syncytial virus and is a common cause of coughs and colds.
Q7. How common is it?
A7. Almost all children get them at least once before they’re two years old.
Q8. Can it be dangerous?
A8. Yes for babies born prematurely, children under 2, people with chronic lung disease, congenital heart disease or weak immune system, adults over 75.
Q9. How is RSV spread?
A9. In coughs and sneezes of someone who has the virus.
Q10. What are the symptoms?
A10. Runny or blocked nose, a cough, sneezing, tiredness and a high temperature.

04/08/2025

Come and speak to one of our trained staff if you are experiencing symptoms of any of these conditions

29/07/2025

Whooping Cough & RSV 5

Quiz

Q1. What is pertussis?
Q2. What causes it?
Q3. What are the symptoms?
Q4. How long does whooping cough last?
Q5. How many cases of whooping cough were reported in the UK in 2024?
Q6. What is RSV?
Q7. How common is it?
Q8. Can it be dangerous?
Q9. How is RSV spread?
Q10. What are the symptoms?

22/07/2025

Whooping Cough & RSV 4

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

There is no specific treatment for the RSV infection. It often gets better on its own in 1-2 weeks and you can usually look after yourself or your child at home. Children and adults who get a more serious infection may need to be treated in hospital. This may include being given fluids to avoid dehydration or oxygen to help you breathe.

The NHS has been rolling out a new vaccination for RSV to protect older people 75-79 and newborn babies all year round. Older people will need just one dose for protection that will last multiple years while women should get the vaccine every time they get pregnant to protect each baby.

Recent analysis suggests that with an uptake of 60%, the maternal programme could result in 70,000 fewer RSV illnesses in infants, 20,000 fewer GP consultations and avoid more than 200 infants being admitted to intensive care.

It also suggests that the first season of the older adult’s catch-up programme could prevent around 2,500 hospital admissions, 15,000 GP visits and 60,000 illnesses in adults.

15/07/2025

Whooping Cough & RSV 3

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

This is a common cause of coughs and colds. Almost all children under 2 get it at least once. People usually get better by themselves, but it can sometimes be serious for babies and older adults. Those who are at a higher risk of getting ill include:
• Babies under 6 months old
• Young children who were born prematurely
• Adults over 75
• Babies, children and adults with a weakened immune system, or long -term, lung or heart conditions
• People who smoke to***co and babies exposed to to***co smoke.
RSV is spread in the coughs and sneezes of someone who has the virus. The symptoms of an RSV infection usually start within a few days of getting infected. Most people only get cold like symptoms such as:
• A runny or blocked nose
• A cough
• Sneezing
• Tiredness
• A high temperature - signs include your back or chest feeling hotter than usual, sweatiness and shivering
Babies with RSV may also be irritable and feed less than usual. If RSV leads to a more serious infection (such as pneumonia or bronchiolitis) it may also cause:
• A cough that gets worse
• Shortness of breath
• Faster breathing or long gasp between breaths
• Difficulty feeding (in babies) or loss of appetite
• Noisy breathing
• Confusion in older adults.

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9-11 High Street
Twickenham
TW27LA

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+442088947933

Website

http://www.minalpharmacy.com/

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