You can prevent yourself from getting ill by:

• Staying away from ill people
• Have a vaccination if you are able. The following vaccinations are available:
  
  • Flu vaccination Opens in a new window: people aged 65 years and over and those with chronic long term conditions, or those caring for them.
  • Shingles vaccination Opens in a new window: people aged 70 or 78 years old.
• If you are aged between 40 and 74 you can also have a free health check to help you avoid heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease.

If you get ill you should:

• Download the NHS Quicker app available for android and Apple devices
• Log on to NHS Choices Opens in a new window website
• Go to your local pharmacy

Find your local pharmacy

• Ring 111
• Go to your GP
• Go to your nearest Minor Injuries Units Opens in a new window
• Ring 999