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Rabies Vaccine Exeter: Protection and Prevention for Travellers

Rabies, a viral disease usually transmitted through animal bites or scratches, poses a significant threat to humans. Learn more about the condition and our vaccination for it.

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Protect Yourself from Shingles: Zostavax Vaccine

Are you at risk of shingles? Don't let this painful condition disrupt your life. In this ultimate guide, you will explore everything you need to know about the shingles vaccine - Zostavax, including how it works, who should get it and the vaccination process.

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Why Getting the HPV Vaccine is Crucial for Your Health

The HPV vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent certain types of HPV infections that can cause serious health problems like cancer. It is recommended for both boys and girls and can be administered as early as age 9. By getting vaccinated, you can protect yourself and others from the potentially devastating consequences of HPV.

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Gap Year Travel Vaccines in Exeter: Trust Luxton’s Pharmacy For Your Immunisation Needs

Embarking on a gap year is an exciting adventure that offers an incredible opportunity for personal growth and cultural exploration.

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Safeguard Your Travels: Get the Typhoid Vaccine in Exeter

Do you need to get the typhoid vaccine in Exeter? Luxtons Pharmacy is your trusted healthcare partner and we can help you get vaccinated.

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Delay Your Period & Have Peace of Mind

When you require period delay tablets in Exeter, Luxtons Pharmacy is your reliable and compassionate healthcare partner.

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Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: Causes, Treatments, and Finding Solutions

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition that affects many men worldwide. Get erectile Dysfunction Treatment in Exeter today!

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Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones: Get Your Flu Vaccine in Exeter

Are you looking to get a flu vaccine in Exeter? Look no further than Luxton's pharmacy, your trusted healthcare provider.

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Safeguard Your Travel: Get the Flu Jab in Exeter Before Your Winter Adventures

By getting a flu jab in Exeter, you're taking a proactive step towards a healthier and more enjoyable journey. Book yours today!

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Travel Vaccines for USA: Do I Need to Be Vaccinated to Travel to the USA?

One essential aspect of international travel is ensuring you have the necessary vaccines to protect yourself and others. Get your USA travel vaccines today.

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The 2023 Flu Jab in Exeter: Why You Need to Get Vaccinated

The 2023 flu jab is more than just a vaccine; it's a shield of protection that offers numerous benefits. Book now.

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How to Treat the Flu in Exeter: A Guide from Luxtons Pharmacy

Treating the flu effectively in Exeter involves a combination of rest, hydration, and over-the-counter medications, but prevention is always the best approach.

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Luxtons Pharmacy in Exeter: Your Trusted NHS Pharmacy

We take immense pride in being a part of your healthcare journey, offering a wide array of services that cater to your needs and ensure your well-being.

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How to Quit Smoking in Exeter: Trusted Support at Luxtons Pharmacy

Quitting smoking is a journey that requires dedication, support, and a well-rounded approach. Read more.

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Luxtons Pharmacy’s Premier Travel Vaccine Clinic in Devon

As you prepare for your next adventure, prioritise your health with Luxtons Pharmacy's Travel Vaccine Clinic in Devon. Book now.

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Exploring South Africa: A Guide to Essential Travel Vaccines

Are you looking for South Africa Travel Vaccines in Devon? Our team at Luxtons Pharmacy in Exeter is here to help you. Book now.

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Get Thailand Travel Vaccines in Exeter

Are you looking to get Thailand Travel Vaccines in Exeter? Look no further than Luxtons Pharmacy.

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Navigating Intimacy: A Comprehensive Guide to Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is a common and treatable condition that affects men of all ages. Get treatment today.

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Your Guide To The NHS Pharmacy First Scheme

We understand the importance of accessible healthcare, and that's why we're excited to introduce our NHS Pharmacy First Clinic in Exeter.

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How to Get Rid of Impetigo in 24 Hours

Wondering how to get rid of impetigo in 24 hours? This is not possible but with the right treatment you can see an improvement. Read more.

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Skin Clinic Exeter – Treatments for All Types of Conditions

We can address various skin infections, ranging from eczema and dermatitis to dry skin and acne. Visit our welcoming, expert pharmacist to discuss your concerns and receive the appropriate treatment.

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Discover the Life-Changing Benefits of Quitting Smoking Today

Stopping smoking is one of the greatest things you can ever do for your health. Stress is one of the main reasons why people start or continue smoking, but it also makes quitting more difficult and less effective.

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Protect Yourself & Others: Get Vaccinated Before Your Spring Holiday

Travel vaccinations are vaccines that are recommended or required for people travelling to certain countries or regions where there is a higher risk of contracting certain diseases. These vaccines can protect travellers from diseases that are not commonly found in their home country or region.

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How Can You Effectively Treat a Urinary Tract Infection?

Any infection that affects the urinary system is referred to as a urinary tract infection (UTI). The urinary system comprises of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most infections affect the bladder and urethra, which are parts of the lower urinary system.

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Is Emergency Contraception Effective at Preventing Pregnancy?

Pregnancy can be prevented with emergency contraception following unprotected sex. Emergency contraception pills (ECPs) are pills that you can take up to 5 days (120 hours) after engaging in unprotected sex. They are frequently referred to as the morning-after pill.

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What Vaccines Do You Need to Travel to Vietnam?

Travelling to Vietnam is an exciting experience, but it can also be risky. There are some important vaccines you should get before travelling to Vietnam. These include tetanus and diphtheria vaccines, Japanese encephalitis vaccine, typhoid vaccine and pneumonia vaccine or the flu jab.

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Why Should You Use A 24-Hour Prescription Collection Service?

If you're in need of a prescription, it's important to make sure that you get one as soon as possible. You don't want to have to wait for hours or days in order to receive the medicine you need. That can be stressful and frustrating, especially if you're having an emergency or illness. That’s when the 24 hour prescription service comes in handy.

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What Travel Vaccines Do I Need to Go to Thailand?

In order to prevent sicknesses and other risks, there are a few safety precautions that should be observed when visiting Thailand or South East Asia in general. Some vaccinations for Thailand are advised, while others can be necessary for certain circumstances.

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How Can You Effectively Treat a Cold and the Flu?

The influenza virus, which causes the flu, is a common respiratory virus that can occasionally spread to the lungs along with the nose and throat. The flu can lead to mild or even severe illness that can be life-threatening.

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How Do You Effectively Treat a UTI?

When bacteria enter and grow in the urinary tract, a urinary tract infection develops. The urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys are just a few of the parts of the urinary tract that may be impacted by this infection.

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Why Should You Get Vaccinated Against Hepatitis B?

A Hepatitis B vaccine makes it simple to prevent the devastating liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. The most typical way for it to spread is contact with contaminated bodily fluids.

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How Can I Stop Smoking for Good?

Local stop-smoking services are helpful, free, and can significantly increase your chances of successfully giving up smoking. A variety of effective cessation aids are offered by your local pharmacy.

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What are the Benefits of The MenACWY Vaccine?

The MenACWY vaccine provides protection for at least five years. Intermittent boosters are generally only required in relation to certificates. Some nations, notably Saudi Arabia, require a meningitis ACWY certification before being allowed to enter.

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Why Should You Have Your Blood Pressure Tested?

Rarely do the signs of high blood pressure, or hypertension, become apparent. However, if left untreated, it raises your risk of developing catastrophic conditions like strokes and heart attacks.

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Why is it Important to Get a Flu Vaccine this Year?

Getting the flu vaccination annually is considered very safe. The majority of pharmacies offer flu vaccines through the NHS to protect those who are more susceptible to developing serious symptoms from the flu.

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Why are Personal Mobility Aids Important?

Mobility aids are typically used by those with disabilities or injuries, older people who are at higher risk of falling, or both. Keep reading to learn more about lifestyle mobility aids in Exeter.

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How Can You Treat Allergy Fast?

If your eyes are watering and you have a stuffy or runny nose, it may be because of a cold. However, you might have an allergy if your symptoms only manifest when you're outside, around animals, or eat a certain food.

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What is Emergency Contraception & How Do You Get it?

A woman uses an emergency contraceptive pill to help avoid getting pregnant after unprotected sex. When other methods of contraception have fallen short in any way, including a condom coming off during intercourse, it is considered unprotected sex.

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What is the Best Treatment for Severe Hay Fever?

The symptoms of hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, are comparable to those of the common cold. It results from an allergic reaction to chemicals in the air, like pollen. The substance or allergen that a person reacts to determines what time of year it occurs.

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Why Should You Do a Private Blood Test?

Blood tests are used to assess or examine the blood's cells, proteins, chemicals, and other constituents. It's one of the most common types of lab tests, also known as blood work.

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Why Do You Need the Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio Vaccine?

Diphtheria, tetanus, and polio vaccination help to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and polio infections. The immunisation is a booster injection that provides instant protection against the three conditions with just one dosage.

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What Vaccinations Do You Need for Hajj and Umrah?

Mass gatherings such as Hajj and Umrah pose significant health risks due to a large number of participants. The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued entry visa requirements and guidelines for pilgrims and seasonal workers wishing to visit the Kingdom for the upcoming Hajj and Umrah festivals.

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Why is the Yellow Fever Vaccine Important?

Even if you've been immunised, you should avoid bug bites because mosquitoes can spread other diseases that can kill. Keep reading to learn more about the yellow fever vaccine in Exeter.

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What Tests are Done to Determine High Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is the force with which the blood pushes against the edges of your arteries as it is pressurised around your body. A blood pressure test determines whether your blood pressure is normal, or if it is unusually high or low. 

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Why You Should Get the Hepatitis B Vaccine Before Travelling Abroad

Vaccination against hepatitis B disease is recommended if you are travelling to areas of the globe where the condition is prevalent, particularly if you will be participating in activities that raise your risk of infection. Individuals who travel for extended periods of time or are likely to require medical treatment while abroad are also at risk.

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Which Antimalaria Tablets are the Best?

Malaria is a disease that's spread by infected mosquitoes, which are typically prevalent in tropical or subtropical regions. Parasites normally infect these mosquitoes. Malaria has unpleasant symptoms, including sweating, vomiting, headaches, chills, and diarrhoea.

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What is 24-Hour Prescription Collection Service & How Do You Access it?

Pharmaself24 is an advanced automated pharmacy dispensing system. It attends to requests from both pharmacists and patients, enabling pharmacies to easily dispense drugs and patients to get their drugs at any given time of the day or night.

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How to Beat Hay Fever this Season – Treatment & Prevention

Hay fever is an allergic reaction to dust or pollen that causes symptoms such as itchiness, watery eyes, and sneezing. It is more common to get hay fever between March and September, especially during humid, warm, and windy weather.

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A Guide on Emergency Contraception & Where you Can Get it

Emergency contraception is a tablet that a woman takes to avoid pregnancy after unprotected sex. Unprotected sex happens when your regular contraception fails in one way or the other, such as a condom tearing during sex.

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How to Start Your Journey to a Healthier You!

Millions of people around the UK come up with resolutions every January to improve their health through fitness programmes, weight loss, or healthy eating habits. By following the tips below, you’ll make it a reality for you and your family to lead healthier lifestyles this year.

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How to Start Weight Management Healthily

Frustrations and demoralisation may start to kick in if you don’t see any substantial results during your weight management journey. However, it can turn out to be a successful venture by improving your general health and quality of life.

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How to Fend Off Seasonal Illnesses Like Colds and Flu

There are a number of preventive measures you can apply to avoid catching seasonal illnesses such as common colds and flu. These steps include getting vaccinated against flu.

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What are the Symptoms of a Sore Throat and How do You Treat them?

A sore throat can be defined as a dry, scratchy, and painful sensation in a person’s throat. Pain in the throat is one of the main signs of sore throat.

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Is The Flu Vaccination Effective – Who should get one?

Flu or influenza is an infectious illness that attacks the respiratory system. It is a common illness that you can contract all year round, even though most cases are witnessed during winter.

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Men’s Health Awareness Month: How To Deal With Erectile Dysfunction

Observed annually, Men's Health Month is focused on bringing out into the open health issues related to men. This also raises awareness in prevention, early detection, and treatment of the conditions.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Checking Your Breasts, Fundraising & More

The lifetime chance of developing breast cancer for a man is 1 in 870. For women, this figure is 1 in 7. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we should all be aware of the warning signs. Keep reading to find out how you can spot your symptoms and raise breast cancer awareness in Exeter this month and beyond.

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5 Top Tips to Help You Stay Healthy This Autumn

“There’s a lot of that going around,” is a phrase you hear a lot in winter. However, there are steps you can take that could keep you healthy and free from colds and flu. None of them are difficult and all will help you to stay fit and disease-free. Keep reading to find out how to stay healthy this autumn, including why you should get your flu vaccination in Exeter.

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Spotting Minor Ailments: 6 Signs of Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is an eye infection, otherwise known as pink or red eye. You may not have previously been aware that we can help you treat minor ailments in Exeter. Let’s take a look at the key symptoms of conjunctivitis to help you spot and treat it, quickly and effectively.

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It’s Time to Book your Flu Vaccination: What you Need to Know

With Winter fast approaching, it’s time to start getting prepared for colder weather and new health concerns, including seasonal flu. This year, with COVID-19 still rife throughout the UK, it’s more important than ever to consider booking a flu vaccination in Exeter if you’re eligible.

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What is a PCR Test & Why Do I Need One to Travel?

Over the past year, words like ‘lateral flow’, ‘PCR’ and ‘antibody testing’ have become firmly ingrained into our vocabulary. But what’s the difference, and why do you need a PCR test (or multiple) to travel, even if you’re fully vaccinated?

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Why Daily SPF is Essential All Year Round

Living in the UK, it’s easy to become complacent, leaving our skin vulnerable to the damaging effects of UV radiation. Let’s take a look at why daily SPF is essential all year round – come rain or shine.

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5 Top Tips for Staying Hydrated

If you find it difficult to keep up with your body and stay hydrated in summer, here are 5 tips to boost your water intake with ease.

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6 Top Tips for Travelling with Allergies

You’ve likely heard stories of what can happen if proper precautions aren’t taken for those with a severe nut allergy, and while accidents do happen, proper planning will ensure that your holiday is the stress-free and enjoyable experience it should be. Here are some of our top tips to help you ensure your next trip is as smooth as possible.

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PCR – We are busy

Fit to Fly and Test to Release PCR update

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Flu News

Flu and Covid Boosters News

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