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With 9 cases confirmed and 11 under investigation, GPs have been advised by UKHSA to issue antibiotics to “anyone who visited Club Chemistry between 5 and 7 March and to University of Kent students, if they have been asked to seek preventative treatment. This is so that anyone who has travelled home, or away from Kent, can easily access this important preventative treatment close to them.”

“UKHSA also continues to advise anyone who visited Club Chemistry on 5, 6 or 7 March to come forward for preventative antibiotic treatment as a precautionary measure. This can be collected from the following sites, which remain open whilst people are still coming forward for the preventative treatment:

Senate Building at University of Kent, CT2 7NZ – open from 9am to 8pm.

Gate Clinic, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NG – open from 8.30am to 7.30pm.

Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BT- open from 8.30am to 7.30pm.

Carey Building, Thanet Hub, Margate Northwood Rd, Westwood, Broadstairs, CT10 2WA – open from 8.30am to 7.30pm.”

Signs and symptoms of meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia can include a fever, headache, rapid breathing, drowsiness, shivering, vomiting and cold hands and feet. Septicaemia can also cause a characteristic rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass. If you or anyone you know develops any of these symptoms, seek medical help immediately by contacting a GP, calling NHS 111 or dialling 999 in an emergency. Knowing the signs and taking early treatment can be lifesaving.

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For more information, you can visit the Addenbrookes website at https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/our-services/accident-and-emergency/

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We are supporting the Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS on a new campaign encouraging all adults to take the Healthy Choices Quiz. This health and wellbeing quiz aims to empower adults to take control of their health by making small changes day to day.

Taking around 5 minutes to complete it asks questions about your lifestyle in the areas of eating, movement, alcohol consumption, smoking and vaping, mental health and sleep. You’ll receive an overall score based on your answers. This score indicates how your lifestyle could be affecting your health and wellbeing.

You’ll also be directed to guidance and advice for areas you could improve including a range of free NHS apps and tools. From a 9-week running programme for absolute beginners, to an anxiety reducing email programme, the NHS has a range of support on offer. Whether you want to eat better, move more or sleep deeper, the Healthy Choices Quiz can be your first step towards a healthier you.

Take the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz today: https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

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The human papillomavirus is very common and it is caught through intimate skin-to-skin and sexual contact with another person who already has it. Because it is a very common infection, most people will get it during their lifetime. There are many different types of HPV. Most HPV infections do not cause any symptoms and get better on their own. Some types do not clear up and can lead to cancer whilst others cause genital warts.

The human papillomavirus increases the risk of developing some cancers in later life including cervical cancer (cancer of the entrance to the womb), some mouth and throat cancers and some cancers of the anus and genital area. HPV causes more than 99% of all cervical cancer, the most common cancer among women under the age of 35. Most vaginal, vulval, penile and anal cancers are also caused by HPV.

The HPV vaccine protects against high risk HPV types that cause cancer including most cases (around 90%) of cervical cancer. Having this vaccine will also protect you against the 2 types of HPV that cause the majority of cases of genital warts. There is evidence from Australia, Denmark, Scotland and England that the vaccine is already having a major impact on HPV infections.

The HPV vaccine has been used in girls in the UK since 2008 and most women aged 15 to 24 years have now been given the vaccine. From September 2019, the vaccine has been offered to boys and girls aged 12 and 13 years. The vaccine protects boys against some kinds of cancer too and will stop them from passing on HPV to their future partners. It won’t protect you against any other sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and it won’t stop you getting pregnant.

The HPV vaccine is offered to everyone starting in school year 8 (aged 12 to 13 years) and those offered the vaccine at school will remain eligible up to their 25th birthday. If you missed your vaccination, for whatever reason, you should speak to your school nurse (if you’re age 12-13) or GP surgery (if you’re age 14-24) about making another appointment. It’s best to make your appointment as soon as possible after your original one.

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Text HEAR to 85258

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICB have teamed up with SHOUT, to provide a free to use, 24/7 real-time text service to support people of all ages who are in distress.

Launching on the 13th November, texting HEAR to 85258 to a trained mental health clinician, who will help you achieve a calm state and direct you to local and national services and resources by text.

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2. The research was conducted by Censuswide, among a sample of 2,109 consumers across England aged 40 and over. The data has been weighted to be nationally representative based on age, gender and region. The data was collected between 12.02.2024 and 19.02.2024. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society and follows the MRS code of conduct and ESOMAR principles. Censuswide is also a member of the British Polling Council. ︎

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