Jorvik Gillygate Medical Practice

Babies and young children can become ill during very hot weather.

Visit the NHS website for tips on keeping your children happy and healthy in the sun.

➡️ nhs.uk/sun

Is your child up to date with their vaccinations? Make sure you know by checking their Red Book or contacting your GP practice to find out & book in any missed doses. 📱📅

More info: http://nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

Junior Doctor Strike is from 27th of June - 2nd July

York Bereavement Cafe to hold money advice session ADVICE for bereaved people who are worried about finances will be on offer at a special event in York at The Yorkshire Barn, Murton Park.

Childhood infections can be serious, even life-changing. Is your child protected?

Check their Red Book or contact your GP practice if you’re unsure. nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

UTI? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide treatment and some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

Pharmacy opening times over the Easter Bank Holiday

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Symptoms of ovarian cancer can be caused by lots of things, which can make it hard to diagnose. It’s important to contact your GP if things don’t feel normal for you, or if any symptoms continue or get worse.

More info can be found here ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ovarian-cancer/

Almost two thirds of people don’t know that you can self-refer to NHS talking Therapies online to access treatment for anxiety and depression.

The service is effective, confidential and free.

You can refer yourself or talk to your GP: nhs.uk/talk.

Measles is highly infectious and can be passed on even before a rash appears.

Make sure your child is protected from becoming seriously unwell from measles by making sure they are up to date with their MMR vaccinations.

More info ➡️ http://nhs.uk/mmr

Measles cases are rising across England.

2 doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella.

For more information and how to book ➡️ http://nhs.uk/MMR

The early symptoms of a heart attack don’t always feel severe.

A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms.