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Your guide to keeping well this winter. How to manage common illnesses. Advice on when to get emergency help
Advice about which types of infections are common in winter, and what you can do to protect yourself and others.
During the winter season patients with chronic illnesses can be especially vulnerable. It's important to make sure you're prepared.
Find your nearest emergency department (ED) and read advice on when to go to an ED.
Advice on treating common viral illnesses like colds, coughs, flu and sore throats.
Get advice about COVID-19, including symptoms, testing, vaccination and self-isolation
Register for your vaccine and read about different types of COVID-19 vaccines
Get a free flu vaccine if you are at risk of serious illness. The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself against flu this winter.
If you need to see a GP outside their clinic hours, you can contact your local GP out of hours service.
Injury units are for the treatment of minor injuries that are unlikely to need admission to hospital.