Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infection. They work by killing bacteria or preventing them from spreading. But they do not work for everything. Many mild bacterial infections get better on their own without using antibiotics. Antibiotics do not work for viral infections such as colds and flu, and most coughs. Antibiotics are no longer routinely used … Continued
Best wishes and “gong hei fat choy” to our staff and patients in the PCN and Practices. The NHS is trying to ensure all communities stay healthy and well and is inviting Chinese residents and those who celebrate the lunar new year to take up their Flu vaccination to bring in the year of the … Continued
We would like to understand more about why people are deciding to get vaccinated against Flu or COVID-19 or a choice of one over the other. We are asking patients across the PCN Practices (The Whickham Practice, Chainbridge Medical Practice, Glenpark Medical Centre, Teams Medical Practice and Sunniside Surgery) for their views so we can … Continued
