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What to do…

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1. Rest. Take medicine if needed.

2. Getting worse? Contact GP practice.

? GP closed? Use the NHS app, go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111.

Medicines and supplies to have at home:
A spread of first aid items. It shows antihistamines, oral rehydration salts, diarrhoea relief tablets, indigestion relief tablets, ibuprofen, paracetamol, paracetamol for children and a box for your usual medicines. It also shows sun cream, eye drops, antiseptic cream, a sterile dressing, plasters, tweezers, a thermometer, a rolled bandage and a small syringe.

  • Antihistamines
  • Oral rehydration salts
  • Indigestion relief
  • Diarrhoea relief
  • Ibuprofen
  • Paracetamol
  • Paracetamol for children
  • Eye drops
  • Sun cream SPF 50
  • Antiseptic cream
  • Sterile dressing
  • Thermometer
  • Rolled bandage
  • Tweezers
  • Plasters
  • Your usual medicines