Summer Preparedness – NHS 24 Advice
All things Summer
Need summer health advice? NHS 24 has the info you need.
Check out their summer health resource on NHS inform and get tips on topics such as insect bites, heat related conditions, or prescribed medicines and travel.
Visit nhsinform.scot/summer to find out more.
Food poisoning
Tempted to fire up the BBQ?
Having a meal alfresco with the loved ones can be a lot of fun but remember to follow food safety advice to avoid a dodgy tummy.
NHS 24 has lots of advice to keep you well this summer.
Check out nhsinform.scot/summer to find out more.
Jellyfish
Take care if you are exploring Scotland’s beaches this
summer. Stings from wildlife such as jellyfish, sea urchins, or weever fish can be painful.
Visit NHS 24’s summer advice page for more guidance on what to do if you are stung.
Prescribed medicine
Heading off somewhere nice?
Don’t get caught out, make sure you take your repeat prescription medicines when travelling away from home, even if it’s only for one or two nights.
For more NHS 24 summer health tips visit nhsinform.scot/summer.
Sunburn
Nice weather does occasionally make an appearance in Scotland. Avoid sunburn and other heat-related health issues by following NHS 24’s summer health tips.
Find out more about how to stay safe in the sun by vising nhsinform.scot/summer.
Sunstroke
Sun stroke is no joke. Make sure you and your loved ones stay healthy during any spells of hot weather by following NHS 24’s summer health advice.
Visit nhsinform.scot/summer to find out more.
