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Planning to travel to a place where yellow fever is widespread? There is an effective vaccine that can keep you from contracting the disease. Even if you've been vaccinated, you should prevent mosquito bites because mosquitoes can transfer other harmful...

The purpose of a blood pressure test is to assess whether one's blood pressure is normal, high, or low. Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls as it flows through the body. Continue reading to learn more about high blood pressure...

Malaria is a disease spread by certain mosquitoes, which are widespread in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. These mosquitoes usually carry parasites. Symptoms of malaria can be disturbing and they may include sweating, vomiting, headaches, chills, and...

Hay fever is an allergy condition that occurs when you react to pollen and dust. Keep reading to learn how to treat hay fever in Longfield, Dartford.

In the event of unprotected sex, emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy. Moreover, it's used when a contraception method fails, such as if a condom falls off or breaks during sexual intercourse. Read on to learn about how to obtain the morning after pill in...

Achieving a healthier lifestyle is common among the New Year’s resolutions in January. Below are some practical and essential health tips that can enable you to become healthier this year. This includes how to quit smoking in Longfield, Dartford, and other vital...

When planning to travel overseas, it would be ideal to get vaccinated against some alarming conditions that are prevalent in most parts of the world. Keep reading to answer the question, “where is a travel clinic near me in Longfield, Dartford?” Travel vaccinations...

Each year, the NHS runs its annual winter flu vaccine programme, urging people from a range of groups to take up the opportunity to protect themselves against seasonal flu. At Hodgson Pharmacy in Longfield Dartford, we’re proud to be involved in the UK’s winter flu...

With autumn comes cosy nights in, crunchy leaves on the ground, and a surprising uptake in the number of cinnamon-based treats! But autumn also marks the start of cold and flu season. With social distancing measures relaxed, more people can spend time inside together....

Sexual Health Week runs from 13-19 September, so to do our part for the community here in Dartford, here’s a quick-start guide to everything you need to know about the sexual health services available in Longfield, Dartford, and at many other pharmacies around the UK.