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5 Warning Signs of Typhoid

A bacterial infection like typhoid can be fatal when left untreated. It can affect many body organs and lead to severe complications. Typhoid is also highly contagious. Once infected, a person’s poo and pee is the usual route for spreading the bacteria. Improper handling of food and poor hygiene are

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Types of Cough - Touchwood Pharmacy

9 Types of Cough – Symptoms, Causes and When to Seek Help

Did you know there are at least 9 different types of coughs? Cough types depend on the cause so to get the correct treatment, it’s important to be able to recognise specific cough symptoms. Dry Cough Dry coughs are non-productive coughs that don’t produce any phlegm or mucus. They are

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Typhoid fever - Touchwood Pharmacy

Can Typhoid Be Permanently Prevented?

  There are two vaccinations available in the UK which can provide some protection against typhoid but they are not a complete barrier against the disease. Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection which can spread rapidly throughout the body and without prompt treatment, can be fatal.  Vaccination is recommended for

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What is Typhoid Vaccination?

Book your typhoid fever vaccine in Touchwood Pharmacy’s typhoid vaccination clinic today. Both the oral typhoid vaccine and the typhoid injection are available.

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