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Sarah McCann

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December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Asda and Boots

Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Asda and Boots

September 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: The most common back-to-school illnesses from measles to head lice - and how to avoid them according to a GP

The most common back-to-school illnesses from measles to head lice - and how to avoid them according to a GP

April 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Exact date to order your repeat prescription in time for Easter, according to a pharmacist

Exact date to order your repeat prescription in time for Easter, according to a pharmacist

February 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Warning over symptoms of deadly 'mystery illness' that has caused over 50 deaths

Warning over symptoms of deadly 'mystery illness' that has caused over 50 deaths

February 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: The red flag warning signs and symptoms of diabetes as cases on the rise

The red flag warning signs and symptoms of diabetes as cases on the rise

February 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Warning over ingredients you should never feed your dog on Pancake Day

Warning over ingredients you should never feed your dog on Pancake Day

Supporting image for story: Symptoms of norovirus in kids after the Half Term holidays that parents shouldn't ignore

Symptoms of norovirus in kids after the Half Term holidays that parents shouldn't ignore

Supporting image for story: Seven signs you might be suffering from heart disease that you shouldn't ignore

Seven signs you might be suffering from heart disease that you shouldn't ignore

February 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: How to stop your family from catching norovirus as NHS 'hit by a storm' of cases

How to stop your family from catching norovirus as NHS 'hit by a storm' of cases

February 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Five top tips to enjoy a health February half term - and what to avoid

Five top tips to enjoy a health February half term - and what to avoid

Supporting image for story: 8 warning signs of 'silent killer' in your home – leave immediately if you spot them

8 warning signs of 'silent killer' in your home – leave immediately if you spot them

February 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: The 16 health conditions that allow you to skip the lengthy GP queue

The 16 health conditions that allow you to skip the lengthy GP queue

February 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: The 10 areas in the UK where your pet is most likely to go missing

The 10 areas in the UK where your pet is most likely to go missing

February 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Urgent warning to dog owners after poisonous plant found on UK beach

Urgent warning to dog owners after poisonous plant found on UK beach

February 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: The new mpox vaccination sites opening across England - check if you are eligible

The new mpox vaccination sites opening across England - check if you are eligible

February 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Five signs of norovirus parents need to watch out for after 'worrying surge' in cases

Five signs of norovirus parents need to watch out for after 'worrying surge' in cases

January 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Seven common HMPV symptoms to look out for - and how to protect yourself

Seven common HMPV symptoms to look out for - and how to protect yourself

January 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: NHS warns people with these five symptoms to 'stay off work'

NHS warns people with these five symptoms to 'stay off work'

Supporting image for story: Travel warning issued for 5 destinations - as British tourists urged to be vigilant

Travel warning issued for 5 destinations - as British tourists urged to be vigilant

January 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bird flu symptoms: signs of avian influenza to look out for as human case found in UK

Bird flu symptoms: signs of avian influenza to look out for as human case found in UK

January 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Red flag symptoms of Mpox that you shouldn't ignore - as new case is detected

Red flag symptoms of Mpox that you shouldn't ignore - as new case is detected

January 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Urgent warning to pet owners over dog chews from China linked to serious illness

Urgent warning to pet owners over dog chews from China linked to serious illness

January 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: One thing you can do everyday that could reduce your risk of this common cancer

One thing you can do everyday that could reduce your risk of this common cancer

January 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: How to tell if you have HMPV, Covid or the flu? Five common HMPV symptoms in adults you shouldn't ignore

How to tell if you have HMPV, Covid or the flu? Five common HMPV symptoms in adults you shouldn't ignore

December 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Black Country Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times - including Boots, Lloyds and Superdrug

Black Country Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times - including Boots, Lloyds and Superdrug