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Understanding Altitude Sickness Before You Travel

Understanding Altitude Sickness Before You Travel at The Kingston Pharmacy, Kingston upon Thames

A guide to altitude sickness, why it occurs, who can be affected, and what travellers should know before visiting high-altitude destinations. Contents What is altitude sickness? Why does altitude affect the body? At what altitude can symptoms develop? Who is most at risk? Can fit and healthy people get altitude sickness? Popular destinations where altitude […]

Malaria Symptoms: What Travellers Need to Know Before and After Their Trip

Malaria Symptoms: What Travellers Need to Know Before and After Their Trip at The Kingston Pharmacy, Kingston upon Thames

A guide to the symptoms of malaria, when they can appear, why early diagnosis matters, and what travellers should do if they become unwell during or after their trip. Contents What is malaria? How do people get malaria? What are the symptoms of malaria? When do symptoms appear? Can malaria develop after returning to the […]

Mosquito Bite Prevention and Malaria Risk

Mosquito Bite Prevention and Malaria Risk at The Kingston Pharmacy, Kingston upon Thames

A guide to reducing your risk of mosquito bites while travelling, why antimalarial tablets are only part of malaria prevention, and practical steps you can take to stay protected abroad. Contents Why mosquito bites matter Are malaria tablets enough on their own? When do malaria-carrying mosquitoes bite? Choosing an effective insect repellent Clothing and practical […]

Malaria Around the World: Understanding Risk Before You Travel

Malaria Around the World: Understanding Risk Before You Travel at The Kingston Pharmacy, Kingston upon Thames

A guide to malaria risk around the world, why some destinations carry a higher risk than others, and why personalised travel health advice is important before you travel. Contents What is malaria? Where is malaria found? Why does malaria risk vary between destinations? Is malaria risk the same throughout a country? Factors that can affect […]

Choosing the Right Malaria Prevention for Your Trip

Choosing the Right Malaria Prevention for Your Trip at The Kingston Pharmacy, Kingston upon Thames

A guide to malaria prevention, why different travellers may need different approaches, and how healthcare professionals determine the most appropriate protection for your journey. Contents Why malaria prevention isn’t one-size-fits-all What are antimalarial tablets? Why different travellers receive different recommendations Factors that influence malaria prevention advice Common antimalarial medications explained Is one malaria tablet better […]

The Recent Meningitis B Outbreak: What Happened and Should You Consider Vaccination?

The Recent Meningitis B Outbreak: What Happened and Should You Consider Vaccination? at The Kingston Pharmacy, Kingston upon Thames

A guide to the recent increase in awareness of meningitis B, why vaccine demand has risen, and what it means for students, parents and young adults considering vaccination. Contents Why has meningitis B been in the news? What happened during the recent MenB outbreak? Why did demand for the vaccine increase? Why are students and […]

Bexsero® Explained: How Effective Is the Meningitis B Vaccine?

Bexsero® Explained: How Effective Is the Meningitis B Vaccine? at The Kingston Pharmacy, Kingston upon Thames

A guide to the MenB vaccine used in the UK, how it works, who it is designed to protect, and what to expect if you’re considering vaccination. Contents What is Bexsero®? What does the MenB vaccine protect against? How does Bexsero® work? How effective is the MenB vaccine? Who should consider MenB vaccination? What are […]

Do University Students Need the Meningitis B Vaccine?

Do University Students Need the Meningitis B Vaccine? at The Kingston Pharmacy, Kingston upon Thames

A guide for students and parents on meningitis B risk at university, who should consider vaccination, and how the MenB vaccine can help provide protection. Contents Why are university students at higher risk? What is meningitis B? Why does university increase the risk of infection? MenB and MenACWY: what’s the difference? Do all students need […]

How Serious Is Meningitis B? Symptoms, Warning Signs

How Serious Is Meningitis B? Symptoms, Warning Signs at The Kingston Pharmacy, Kingston upon Thames

A simple guide to meningitis B, the symptoms to look out for, how quickly it can develop, and how vaccination can help protect against serious illness. Contents What is meningitis B? Why is meningitis B taken so seriously? What are the symptoms of meningitis B? Symptoms in babies and young children What is the meningitis […]

Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle: Why Your Period Arrives When It Does

Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle: Why Your Period Arrives When It Does at The Kingston Pharmacy, Kingston upon Thames

A simple guide to the menstrual cycle, the hormones that control your periods, and how period delay treatment works within the natural cycle. Contents What is the menstrual cycle? How long is a normal menstrual cycle? The four phases of the menstrual cycle What hormones control your cycle? Why does a period happen? Why do […]