Winter flu warning for residents of Blackpool

In preparation for winter, doctors have issued advice about how to best guard against illness as part of Self Care week.
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Festive collection: Ashley Austin with some of the shoeboxes she has collected to help give dogs a Christmas Day to remember

Doctors are encouraging residents in Blackpool to better understand how to take care of themselves and their family members.

Health chiefs are urging people to exercise self care which revolves around eating properly, taking regular exercise and looking after symptoms of common everyday illnesses.

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Doctors have reiterated that more often than not the best course of treatment is to get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids.

Coughs, colds and sore throats are caused by viruses, so cannot actually be treated by antibiotics, despite many people still believing so.

Dr Tony Naughton, a local GP and clinical chief officer of NHS Fylde and Wyre Clinical Commissioning Group said: “We can’t highlight enough the importance of self care. When people take good care of their own health it has benefits for everyone.

“People spend less time at medical appointments and get more enjoyment out of life.”

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Doctors have reminded residents that pharmacists are a good port of call should anyone feel the effects of illness.

Dr Naughton added: “Many people often turn to their GP for advice, when in fact they could have treated themselves at home with over the counter remedies or with a visit to their local pharmacist.”

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