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Stay Protected This Winter! Book Your Flu and COVID Jabs at Crest Pharmacy

We’re into flu season now, but it’s not too late to protect yourself and your loved ones with a flu jab. Crest Pharmacy is here to make it easy ...

Book Your Flu Jab At Crest Pharmacy

The sunshine might be hanging on but there’s no denying that flu season is upon us once again, and it’s time to think about how you can protect yourself ...

Get Ready For Winter With Crest Pharmacy

Cold weather is on the way and with it comes all the colds and sniffles that make an appearance at this time of year, fortunately your local Crest Pharmacy ...

Everything You Need to Know About Polio

Polio was a lot more common in the past, but after the Global Polio Eradication Initiative was launched in 1988, the number of cases decreased. In 2003, it was ...

Flu & Covid Jab

5 Things You Should Know about the Yellow Fever Vaccine

Yellow fever is an illness found in areas of Africa, Central and South America and Trinidad, one of the Caribbean islands. Whilst it is not natively found in the ...

7 Answers To Important Questions About The Hepatitis B Vaccine

Hepatitis B is a liver infection that is spread via bodily fluids or blood.  For example, the virus can be spread by sharing items, such as razors, toothbrushes, and ...

5 Things To Consider About The Malaria Vaccine Before Travelling

Malaria is a disease that can cause the infected to suffer with flu-like symptoms and high fevers. If the infected person doesn’t receive prompt treatment, then the disease may ...

A Guide To Countries That Require Vaccines

Vaccines are used to prevent certain diseases. The vaccine, which usually contains a weak part of a specific disease, is generally administered through needle injections to stimulate a response ...

The Polio Vaccine: 5 Reasons to Get One Before Travelling

Poliomyelitis (generally known as polio) is a virus that enters the body through the mouth or nose. It is often spread through contaminated water and food, or by poor ...

5 Things You Need To Know About Covid Before Travelling

The Covid travel restrictions are constantly changing and even though they are not as strict as before, there are still some rules in place. Many travellers, both vaccinated and ...