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The whole team here at Pixie and Sera send you their warmest regards for the festive season. Thank you for being a part of our Practice throughout 2017. Keep warm, keep well and enjoy the festivities in moderation! Our Practice closures Last day of appointments: Friday 22nd December 8:30am. to 1:30pm. Closed 23rd December 2017 – 3rd January 2018 inclusive. …
Pixie and Sera is now a designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre and has been authorised by NaTHNaC (as the regulatory body for England, Wales and Northern Ireland), to administer yellow fever vaccine in accordance with International Health Regulations (2005). This adds to our extensive range of services we can offer to our international, private and corporate clients.
As a nation Paracetamol stands proud as our “go to” pill for pain. We trust it so much we buy over 200 million packs of the stuff per year! Whether it is to help with a hangover, avenge the pain of arthritis or simply see off a fever, most of us will reach for it at one point or another. …
Our bodies are dependent on a simple sugar (glucose) for energy. There are many intricate pathways in the body that help with the production of glucose, but also the management and storage of it when it is in excess. Our genes can influence if we are going to develop adult onset diabetes, however lifestyle and behavioural factors can help prevent …
‘A Doctor’s Guide to Staying Healthy’. Tonight 10pm on Channel 4, Dr Pixie explores what made us sick throughout 2016 with handy tips and advice on how to stay healthy for the rest of the year.
@Pixieandsera.com Cervical Cancer Prevention week (22-28 January) ♯SmearforSmear2017 Join us to raise awareness of smear tests for the prevention of cervical cancer What is a smear test & What are we looking for? A cervical screening test (also known as a smear test / PAP smear) is a method of detecting abnormal cells on the cervix. The cervix is the …
Make sure it’s jingle all the way this Festive season …Dr Sera & Dr Pixie’s hints and tips That final hurdle to get to Christmas is not always easy to reach and most of us feel exhausted, are lacking in sleep, and are trying to combat the seasonal infections. The looming Christmas parties and organisational chaos can affect not only …
Beat the cold Beware the Cold Sore! As soon as the temperature drops, up crop the cold sores! They usually forewarn you of their arrival by means of a tingling or piercing sensation on the lip and then out pop the fluid filled sores, which can hang about in an unsightly fashion for 7-10 days. If you are a …
