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You can catch chickenpox at any age and at any time of the year – but it mostly affects children.     ‪@Pharmacist Virginia Chachati‬ is here to explain more about chickenpox and what advice you can get from your local pharmacist to relieve symptoms.

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It’s giving night owl 🦉   Paramedics across the country work day and night to save people’s lives.    Go off team!   Remember, call 999 only for serious and life-threatening emergencies.

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You guys need anything? Some snacks? A condom? 🍿   In some parts of the country, there are sexual health services that deliver condoms to you by post. And you can always get free condoms from your local sexual health clinic.    Just search online for ‘free condom service’ to find your nearest one.

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For five years, Ralph lived with severe pain. Then doctors switched on his new spinal implant - and his pain disappeared immediately.  Fitted by a specialist team at Newcastle Hospitals, the device adapts as Ralph moves, sending electrical pulses to disrupt pain signals before they reach the brain.  He is now continuing his rehabilitation and looking forward to the future. 💙 

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1 in 20 full-time students were victims of sexual assault last year.   As many students start or return to university this term, we want you to know that you can turn to us 💙   You can call our sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) 24/7 to make an appointment. You don’t need to involve the police. Our team will listen and care for you in a space that is safe.   Lamar, who works at The Haven, walks us through what to expect when you visit a SARC.   Find your nearest SARC at nhs.uk/SARCs

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Happy Emergency Services Day! A huge thanks to all of the emergency staff working across the county 💙

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Let’s talk about HIV   HIV is a virus that weakens your immune system and increases your risk of serious illness.    There’s currently no cure, but with treatment most people with HIV can live a long and healthy life.   Access is available nationwide, but if you are in the Berkshire area, visit the Florey Clinic at @Royal Berkshire NHS FT

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Head lice. Everyone has had them. No one likes them. With children back at school, the likelihood of head lice being brought into your home is higher. Treat head lice as soon as you spot them. Search online for ‘NHS head lice for more.

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seriously guys turn on your push notifications 🫪

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Starting this month, some newborn babies in England will begin to be screened for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) as part of the newborn blood spot test. Finding SMA early means affected babies can start treatment before symptoms develop, which can significantly improve outcomes. For families affected by SMA, the introduction of screening is an important and emotional milestone. Screening is being introduced gradually across England, so not every baby will be screened for SMA straight away. In this video, @Nanny Amies Parenting Support shares what the change means to her and why raising awareness of SMA remains so important.

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Sexual health matters to every body. You may find talking about your sexual health a bit awkward, but sexual health clinics are confidential, non-judgmental and reassuring.   The nurses have truly heard it all before 🫣   Search ‘find a local sexual health clinic’ to find one near you.   @North East & North Cumbria ICB @SabrinaCorrinx #WorldSexualHealthDay

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POV: you just found head lice 😬 Don’t panic, @Pharmacist Virginia Chachati shares what to do