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It is not unusual for some people to suffer from mild allergies since they often clear up once the trigger has been removed.  However, persistent allergies which can have unpleasant and uncomfortable symptoms may prove particularly troublesome especially when it comes to pinpointing the cause.

Meningitis is a word that strikes fear into the hearts of many parents.  Meningitis is, without doubt, a medical emergency and without immediate hospital intervention, can result in life-changing consequences, sometimes even death.  If you are looking for a meningitis vaccination in Northampton, then Touchwood Pharmacy can help.

Typhoid Fever is a serious bacterial infection which if left untreated can spread throughout the body ultimately causing multiple organ failure.  If you are looking for a typhoid fever vaccination in Hanwell or a travel vaccination clinic in Ramsgate then Touchwood Pharmacy can help, essential if you are travelling to a part of the world where typhoid fever is widespread.

Chickenpox is a highly contagious infection which is caused by a virus.  It was once so common amongst young children that parents would have chickenpox parties to get it over with.  A vaccine was introduced in the 1990s and now the incidence of chickenpox has decreased significantly. 

The Coronavirus is a cold virus and despite it being very contagious, Coronavirus or Covid-19 is relatively easy to kill. It survives longer on some surfaces more than others but simple disinfectants or a mild bleach spray can quickly destroy it.  Therefore, the good news is that with some persistent hygiene habits, everyone can take real steps to keep themselves safe and collectively help to contain this disease whilst we wait for a vaccine.

Meningitis is a very serious illness that requires prompt identification and intervention. The difficulty is that early meningitis shares common symptoms with several other illnesses and conditions. However, some telltale indicators can indicate that this is something more than a common cold or flu.

Yellow Fever is a serious disease spread by mosquitoes in sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and South and Central America.  If you are travelling to these parts of the world then a vaccine is recommended for yellow fever prevention.

The UK has been free from rabies since the beginning of the 20^th century with the exception of the disease present in a small amount of the wild bat population.  It is, therefore, a relatively rare but nevertheless very serious disease.  If you are thinking of travelling to various parts of the world, there is a distinct risk of rabies in Central and South America, Asia and Africa.

Although chickenpox is a common childhood illness, it is not without risks. Chickenpox is caused by a virus called varicella zoster and is easily passed between children and adults who have not previously been infected. In severe cases, it can cause brain damage, pneumonia and serious skin infections.

Shingles is a viral infection related to chickenpox. If you have had chickenpox, the virus remains dormant within nerve cells in your body, and can then re-activate years later as shingles. At our Northampton branch of Touchwood Pharmacy, we offer a service to promote shingles prevention in the form of shingles immunisation.