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The Olive Family Practice
Tel: 01204 462299
Pikes Lane Centre, Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5HP
Tel: 01204 462299
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Easter Opening Hours
Thursday 28/03/2024 8am - 6.30pm
Good Friday Closed
Easter Saturday Closed
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Bank Holiday Monday 01/04/2024 Closed
Tuesday 02/04/2024
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National Measles Outbreak (Updated 01/02/2024)
The UK is seeing a significant outbreak of measles. The UK Health Security Agency, which is part of the UK Government, has declared a national incident.
The symptoms of measles that you need to be aware of are,
- high fever
- sore, red, watery eyes
- coughing
- aching and feeling generally unwell
- a blotchy red-brown rash, which usually appears after the initial symptoms
Anyone with symptoms that could be measles is advised to stay at home and phone their GP or NHS 111 for advice, rather than visiting the medical centre or A&E. This is because measles spreads very quickly and easily, so it is important to try and prevent the illness spreading further.
People who have symptoms should especially avoid areas where you could come into contact with vulnerable people such as schools, nurseries or care homes.
Two vaccinations are needed to fully protect you against Measles, Mumps and Rubella. This is available through your GP practice.
Measles is a highly contagious disease which is spread by coughs and sneezes.
It normally clears up after seven to ten days. However, it can lead to serious problems if it infects other parts of the body, such as the lungs or brain.
Complications can include pneumonia, meningitis, blindness, and seizures.
Babies and young children, pregnant women and those with a weakened immune system are more at risk.
Measles can be fatal.
The more people that are vaccinated, the harder it is to catch it.
If you are not fully vaccinated, we strongly recommend you book your immunisation at the earliest opportunity by calling us on 01204 462299.
Health News from the BBC and the NHS
BBC Health
Sars-like virus death reported in UK
A patient infected with a new respiratory illness similar to the deadly Sars virus has died in the UK.
'Bionic legs' for military amputees
Injured military personnel who have legs amputated are to be given the most up-to-date prosthetic limbs after the government set aside £6.5m.
Four A&E units being downgraded
Accident and Emergency (A&E) units at four London hospitals are to be downgraded.
Fizzy drinks tax needed - doctors
Fizzy drinks should be heavily taxed and junk food adverts banished until after the TV watershed, doctors say, in a call for action over obesity.
Diamond to shine light on infections
The UK's national synchrotron facility - the Diamond Light Source near Oxford - is to become a world...
Fall in condom use behind HIV rise
A fall in the proportion of gay and bisexual men using condoms is behind the rise in HIV infections in those groups in the UK, say researchers.
Hunt warns over defensive NHS bosses
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt writes to every NHS trust in England warning them against a culture that is "defensive" in dealing with whistleblowers.
Cooking classes 'boost healthy diet'
Short cooking classes can have a long-term impact on healthy eating, a study suggests.
Third family 'Sars-like virus' case
A third member of a family in the UK has been infected with a new respiratory illness similar to the deadly Sars virus, officials have confirmed.
New Zealand acts on tobacco packets
New Zealand says it will put all tobacco products into plain packaging, following the landmark move by Australia last year.
NHS Choices Behind the Headlines
'Needy partners' have weaker immune systems
“How a bad relationship can make you ill – by damaging your immune system” reports the Mail Online. Generations...
Brain implant offers hope for early-stage Parkinson's
'A new highly accurate form of brain surgery could bring hope to thousands of Parkinson's sufferers,'...
Unsafe sex linked to rise in HIV rates in gay men
"The number of gay and bisexual men contracting HIV rose…because of an increase in numbers having unprotected...
'Fizzy drink tax' to stop UK being 'fat man of Europe'
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges has published a report containing 10 recommendations designed to...
Could being kept in the dark cure lazy eye?
‘Keeping children with a lazy eye in the dark for ten days could help them see better', reports the Daily...
Smoking bans may help cut premature births
"Smoking ban 'cuts premature births'," BBC News has reported. Despite the BBC News headline, this research...
Horsemeat investigation: latest update
On February 14 the Food Standards Agency (FSA) released a statement that it had detected the presence...
Could HRT stop dementia?
Taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) could delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease for millions of...
Could how high people live affect their weight?
Could how high people live affect their weight? Do slimmers need to head for the hills? Reuters has reported...
Women's lung cancer death rates set to rise
The news that lung cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in British women is being...
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