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www.easthamgrouppractice.co.uk 04th July 2009

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Flu vaccines

Our flu vaccination sessions will take place in October and November. Find out if you are eligible for a flu jab and check the times of our vaccination sessions

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Constipation

This is a common problem as we get older, since we do not eat so much, nor do we take as much exercise.

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Burns

Burns and scalds require immediate attention.

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Glue ear

This is a very common condition usually in children, although some adults have been known to have glue ear.

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Mumps

Mumps is infectious from two or three days before the swelling appears until eight or ten days after that date.

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Coughs

Coughing is the body's way of removing mucus and dust from the lungs.

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Cold Sores

Cold sores or fever blisters are the common names for herpes simplex. Cold sores are viral infection of the skin.

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Travel vaccinations

It is essential that you book an appointment to see the nurse at least 6 weeks before your departure date.

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Healthy heart

It is well recognised and accepted that there are many 'risk factors' for heart disease, many of which are lifestyle risk factors.

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Osteoporosis and diet

Bone is a complicated structure consisting of minerals, vitamins and protein. The main mineral is calcium. There is over 1Kg of calcium present in the body, but 99% of this is found in the bones.

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Weight loss

The risks of being overweight are many, ranging from painful feet and knees to coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. The vast majority of people who are overweight would like to weigh less, but we know that instead of the incidence of overweight and obesity decreasing, it is in fact increasing.

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Healthy bowels

Today, cancer of the bowel is responsible for thousands of premature deaths a year. The role of diet in maintaining healthy bowels is indisputable and every year, it appears that more and more is understood about the development of disease in the lower end of the gut.

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Healthy eating

Healthy Eating is all about getting the balance right. That is, the balance between all the different nutrients that exist in food and drinks.

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