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Flu Treat or Protect Service
This service is for patients who are either concerned that they may have contracted influenza or wish to enhance their protection if they have been in contact with someone that has flu. Antiviral medicine can shorten the length of an influenza infection if taken within 48 hours of initial symptoms appearing. It can also be used to reduce the chance of infection by up to 50%.
Bansals Pharmacy - Helping the local community in Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, Prittlewell, Leigh-on-Sea, Chalkwell, Eastwood and beyond.
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Flu treat or protect - Test Results
Flu treat or Protect
For the treatment of flu, a positive result is required from a rapid home test (sold separately in store for £5) to confirm a current infection. Treatment must begin within 2 days of the onset of symptoms and the course lasts for 5 days.
For post exposure prophylactic prevention of flu, the course must begin within 2 days of exposure to an infected individual. The course lasts for 10 days. The protection against influenza lasts as long as the antiviral medication is taken.
For post exposure prophylactic prevention of flu, the course must begin within 2 days of exposure to an infected individual. The course lasts for 10 days. The protection against influenza lasts as long as the antiviral medication is taken.
This service is suitable from the age of one.
Please note that medication will only be supplied if considered appropriate after a consultation with a trained pharmacist. If medication is not supplied, a full refund will be given.
Price: TBC
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