Winnersh Pharmacy and Clinic

19/12/2025

is spreading now. Anyone with symptoms should avoid contact with others, especially those who are more vulnerable to serious illness. Children with symptoms
should stay home from school or nursery to prevent further spread. This helps
protect the wider community, including those most at risk.

Know the steps you can take to reduce transmission and protect those around you.
If you are eligible and still haven’t had your Flu vaccine please contact the surgery for an appointment to get protected this winter.

17/12/2025

Cases of flu and RSV are rising at the moment. 🤧

Here's a reminder of how to avoid catching something, and what will help prevent you passing it on if you do.

Visit our blog post to find out more: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/02/how-to-avoid-catching-flu-covid-19-and-other-respiratory-illnesses-this-winter/

17/12/2025

Flu can be serious for those at higher risk — like young children, older adults and people with long-term conditions.

Help keep your festive period on track with the free NHS flu vaccine.

Book through your GP, local pharmacy or the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/fluvaccine

17/12/2025

Sore throat? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

17/12/2025

Advice on buying over the counter medicine to stay well and healthy and the type of medicines you can purchase.

14/11/2025

Flu vaccinations for 2-3 year olds are available to book now.
Alternatively parents can now get their 2 and 3 year olds vaccinated at local pharmacies.

It’s quick, safe and effective. Protect your child this winter.

Book now or find a local pharmacy offering walk-in appointments: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/

13/11/2025

We are supporting the NHS on a new campaign encouraging all adults to take the Healthy Choices Quiz. This health and wellbeing quiz aims to empower adults to take control of their health by making small changes day to day.

Taking around 5 minutes to complete, the quiz asks a series of
questions about your lifestyle. You will then receive an overall score
out of 10 and advice on how you are doing in each area as well as resources and free apps to help you act where it's most needed.

Take the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz today:
https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

We also have our own Health and Wellbeing team who are here to support you make lifestyle changes. Follow the link below to make a referral for support and guidance with a Health and Wellbeing advisor:
https://services.thejoyapp.com/en/listings/298

11/11/2025

If you have flu, there are some things you can do to help get better more quickly.

Pharmacies can give treatment advice and recommend flu remedies if you need it.

Find a pharmacy near you: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

We are still able to offer the Flu vaccine if you are eligible. Contact our reception teams to book an appointment.

10/11/2025

Flu vaccinations for 2-3 year olds are available now. It’s quick, safe and effective. Protect your child this winter.

Book now or find a local pharmacy offering walk-in appointments: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/

10/11/2025

Order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App.

You can easily send orders when it's convenient for you, without having to wait in a phone queue.

You can also change your nominated pharmacy at any time.

Find out more at www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

29/10/2025

Walk in and get your FLU-jab right away!

Winnersh Pharmacy and Clinic
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25/10/2025