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Confused about booster jabs and flu vaccines? Here’s what you need to know

People in Devon are reminded to get their COVID and flu vaccinations to give themselves the best possible protection against these deadly illnesses this winter.

The COVID jab does not protect against flu so it is vital to have both vaccinations to reduce your chances of becoming unwell and needing hospital treatment. Getting vaccinated helps you and the NHS, which is already facing...

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Choosing the right stretched ear hangers

Wearing earrings or hangers enhances the appearance of a person, so the earrings are one of the most common jewellery worldwide. There is a wide variety of jewellery available in different materials, designs for both women and men. Many people have body piercings, pierced ears and stretched ears. Individuals who have stretched ears cannot wear some popular styles of earrings especially ear...

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Wellness routine to relieve pain and improve quality of life

A hot tub can be a great way to relax after a busy day. But this wellness routine has other benefits. People are finding that soaking in a hot bathtub can reduce stiffness, pain, muscle soreness, and temporarily relieve symptoms such as arthritis and fibromyalgia, and even help with sleep apnea .

Living your best life can be hindered by pain. Pain can be caused by injury, illness, or...

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It’s not too late to have your Covid-19 vaccine first or second dose

People in Devon are being reminded it’s not too late to get their first or second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Having both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others from Covid-19 and the potential long term effects. After the second dose your chances of developing Long Covid halve; according to a study by King’s College London . It also...

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Devon’s health and care system under extreme pressure

Devon’s health and social care system is under extreme pressure due to high demand for services, sustained demand for Covid beds, pressure on staffing and the need for social care exceeding the available capacity.

Pressures are being seen across the system, in mental health care, primary care (GPs) and adult social care as well as our acute hospital trusts.

Dr Paul Johnson,...

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A guide to getting an antigen test at Heathrow

A rapid antigen test, also known as a rapid test or often simply a quick test, is an easy, non-invasive diagnostic test suitable for direct point-of-use testing which directly checks for the existence or absence of an antigen, especially a non-protein molecule.

It's most commonly used for the diagnosis of SARS -Canine Communicable Diseases, the virus which causes CPV.

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Quit smoking with VOOPOO this October, backing vaping

From Manchester, York, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, to Sheffield, Birmingham, London and Cardiff, the VOOPOO Bus is coming to the UK in October, with a series of stop smoking activities in city centre squares, specialist vape stores and wholesale outlets, pushing the concept of "Quitting Smoking" into the minds of UK public.

Stoptober is a national campaign launched by the Public Health...

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Top tips for making a personal injury claim

After suffering an injury in an accident that wasn’t your fault, making a claim for compensation can be a daunting process. In fact, most people are unaware of the key elements that could help you win compensation.

To help you make a claim, we’ve put together out top tips to help you get the best out of your claim.

Top tips for making a claim

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    Where can I have my second Astra Zeneca dose?

    People across Devon are being reminded it’s not too late to have the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

    More than thirteen thousand people across Devon are not fully vaccinated more than twelve weeks after their first dose. They include over seven and a half thousand people who initially had a first dose of the Astra Zeneca vaccine.

    A study funded by Public Health England...

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    How to Practice Mindfulness for a Better Lifestyle?

    We all live a rushed and hectic life fuelled by responsibilities and social burdens. We find ways to better our lives, but sometimes nothing seems to fall right into place. Things seem scattered, and getting a hold of them feels like a farfetched dream. This is where mindfulness comes in for the better.

    We have become so accustomed to doing things quickly and going with the flow that...

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