North Road Suite – July Health Update 🌞
🌾 Hay Fever?
Itchy eyes, sneezing & fatigue? Try antihistamines, wear sunglasses, keep windows shut, and shower after being outdoors.
💧 Stay Hydrated!
Hot weather means more risk of dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and eat water-rich foods like melon, cucumber and soup.
💉 Immunisation Changes (from July 2025)
Updates to childhood vaccines include changes to MenB, Hib/MenC and PCV13 doses. Speak to the nurse or your Health Visitor if you’d like to know more.
⚖️ Weight Loss Support
Mounjaro is not yet available in our area. When it is, it will only be offered to certain patients based on BMI and health conditions. For now, support with diet and activity is available.
🏫 School Holidays
Free school meals continue for eligible families. NHS snack ideas can help keep little ones happy and healthy during the break.
💊 Prescriptions
Heading on holiday? Order your repeat medication at least five days before you travel.
🌡️ Medication Patches
In hot weather, keep transdermal patches (like pain relief or HRT) out of direct heat to avoid absorbing too much medication.
📅 July Awareness Highlights:
👶 Group B Strep Awareness
☀️ UV & Sun Safety
🧴 Melasma / Skin Pigmentation Awareness
🤝 Good Care Month – supporting unpaid carers
🍷 Alcohol Awareness Week
🕯️ National Bereaved Parents Day (3rd July)
🌍 World Population Day (11th July)
🇮🇳 South Asian Heritage Month (starts 18th July)
📞 Samaritans Awareness Day (24/7 – 24th July)
💛 International Day of Friendship (30th July)
📞 Need advice or support? Contact us at North Road Suite.
Stay well this summer!
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