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B12 Injections: A Simple FAQ for Anyone Feeling Tired or Weak General Health
7 min read·March 19, 2026

B12 Injections: A Simple FAQ for Anyone Feeling Tired or Weak

Feeling tired all the time is one of those things people just push through. You tell yourself it’s the busy week, the bad sleep,…

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Oliver Ball
Do I Need the Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine? Your Essential Guide Travel Vaccines
8 min read·March 12, 2026

Do I Need the Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine? Your Essential Guide

Are you preparing to travel to Asia or the Western Pacific? including destinations such as Japanese encephalitis Thailand? Have you had any…

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Oliver Ball
Rabies Vaccine: What You Need to Know Before and After an Animal Bite General Health
8 min read·March 10, 2026

Rabies Vaccine: What You Need to Know Before and After an Animal Bite

If you’re travelling abroad, here’s something most people don’t realise until it’s too late. Rabies doesn’t just come from obvious animal attacks. A small scratch from a stray dog or even a…

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Oliver Ball
Travel Vaccines
8 min read·March 2, 2026

CityDoc Closure: Your Guide to Alternative Travel Clinics & Vaccination Services in Portsmouth & Hampshire

If you have been asking yourself, “Where can I get travel vaccines after CityDoc closed?” You are in the right place. CityDoc…

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Oliver Ball
Travel Vaccines
7 min read·February 19, 2026

Yellow Fever Vaccination for Safe Travel: Side Effects, Precautions & Who Needs It

Got a safari booked? Fancy trekking through the Amazon? Planning an epic gap year? Whatever adventure you’ve lined up, you can’t skip the yellow fever vaccination for travel. This infection spreads through mosquito bites…

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Oliver Ball
Travel Vaccines
9 min read·February 11, 2026

Travel Vaccines You Might Need (NHS or Pharmacy Clinic)

Travelling abroad is exciting, but it can bring health risks as well, which are not common in the UK. Understanding about NHS travel vaccinations before you go helps keep you safe…

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Oliver Ball
Vitamin B12
8 min read·January 30, 2026

Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Early Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Vitamin B12 is essential for the production of red blood cells, the proper functioning of nerves, and the generation of energy in our bodies.…

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Oliver Ball
General Health
6 min read·July 10, 2025

Morning After Pill Side Effects: How Long Do They Last?

Taking the morning after pill can be an emotional and sometimes stressful experience, especially when you’re not sure what to expect afterwards.…

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Southdown Pharmacy Group
General Health
5 min read·July 10, 2025

Heading Outdoors this Summer? Don’t Forget Your Insect Bite Cream

Warmer weather and longer days mean one thing: it’s time to get outside. Maybe that’s a hike through the countryside, a camping…

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Southdown Pharmacy Group