Please read below for commonly asked questions on Swine Flu and some top tips. Our expert colleauges are also available in store if you have any questions or queries.

What are the symptoms of Swine Flu?

• Fever of 38-with a sudden onset
• Dry cough
• Runny nose
• Muscle pain
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Sore Throat
• Occasionally: Nausea and Diarrhoea

How is Swine Flu different to seasonal flu?

The symptoms are the same as ordinary flu but they will probably have a more sudden onset and may be more severe.

I think I have Swine Flu...what should I do?

If you get sick with flu like symptoms as listed above or have been in contact with a known case of swine flu contact your GP by telephone and they will decide if you need testing or treatment.

What can I do to reduce the risk of Swine Flu infection for my family and I?

Swine Flu is transmitted from person to person by touching something someone with a virus has already touched or from droplets in the air which come from a sneeze or cough.

Good hygiene and cough etiquette are VITAL to prevent the spread of Swine Flu

• Cover nose and mouth with disposable single use tissues when sneezing, coughing, wiping and blowing nose
• Dispose of used tissues in the nearest waste bin- one use only!
• Wash hands with soap and water after coughing, sneezing, using tissues, or contact with respiratory secretions and contaminated objects. An alcohol hand rub will also be effective if you are on the move.
• Keep hands away from the mucous membranes of the eyes and mouth
• If sick with flu, stay at home to avoid spreading infections to others
• If there is incidence of diarrhoea and vomiting, wash hands carefully and clean all contaminated surfaces.
• Remember: Catch it, Bin it. Kill it!
• Top tip: carry a hand sanitizer and use it each time you touch something that someone else may have touched.
• Show your children how to use a sanitizer. Think about items people touch at work, at school, in the supermarket or cinema. Note: alcohol products can be drying on hands.

Lower your Cholesterol naturally with Zerochol! 

One of the most important risk factors for coronary heart disease is cholesterol. That is why Innoceutics developed a unique cardiovascular dietary supplement to help reduce blood cholesterol. 

Zerochol are plant sterol tablets. Plan sterols are natural substances that can lower your cholesterol and are present naturally in small quantities in many fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, cereals, legumes, vegetable oils and other plant resources. However typical western diets supply only around 150-350mg plant sterols per day.

When you consume a Zerochol tablet with your meal, the plant sterols present in Zerochol reduce the absorption of cholesterol from your intestines into the body. 

Speak to our expert Healthcare Advisors for more information on lowering your cholesterol.

Dietary and lifestyle tips to lower your cholesterol :

• Take Zerochol with your main meal to reduce the cholesterol absorbed from your meal
• Reduce your saturated fat intake eg. crisps, take outs, frozen pizza etc
• Eat plenty of fibre rich foods such as wholegrain foods, vegetables and fruits
• Consume alcohol moderately
• Exercise: aim for at least 30 minutes of physical exercise daily
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Do not smoke.

Unicarepharmacy is constantly striving to educate our customers about common health-related matters.

Our customers can speak to our pharmacists at any time if they require information or advice about their medicines or symptoms they may be experiencing.

We have also designed various information booklets that deal with common conditions. Our newest booklet looks at Men’s Health. Other publications currently being developed include Summer Health and Depression. Check back regularly for an updated list.

You can download our Information Booklets by clicking on the links below.

Blood Pressure

Cholesterol

Coeliac

Diabetes

Sex Health