Rutland Surgery

21/11/2025

Chat. Sign. Protect.

All young people in S1 and S3 are offered the HPV, MenACWY and DTP vaccines which help protect them against serious diseases such as meningitis and different cancers.

For more information visit nhsinform.scot/chat-sign-protect
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20/11/2025

Self-help guide: Flu-like illness
Flu (influenza) is a common infectious viral illness spread by coughs and sneezes. It can be very unpleasant, but you'll usually begin to feel better within about a week. Use this self-help guide to find out more about your flu symptoms, when you can use self-care, and what to do if your condition worsens and you need medical help.

Flu is a common infectious viral illness. Find out more about flu symptoms, when you can use self-care, and what to do if your condition worsens and you need medical help.

20/11/2025

Flu (influenza) is a common infectious viral illness. You can catch flu all year round, but it’s especially common in winter. This is why it’s also known as seasonal flu.

You can catch flu many times because flu viruses change regularly. Your body won’t have a natural resistance to the new versions.

Please check trusted NHS advice before contacting your GP.
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/flu

19/11/2025

A fever is usually when your body temperature is 38°C or higher. You may feel warm, cold or shivery.

You can find out if you have a fever (high temperature) by using a thermometer to take your temperature.

You should try to stay at home and avoid other people if you have a high temperature, to avoid spreading potential illness.

Please check trusted NHS advise before contacting your GP.
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/fever-in-adults

18/11/2025

It can be extremely worrying if your child has a high temperature. But it’s very common and often clears up by itself without treatment.

A quick and easy way to find out whether your child has a fever is to take their temperature using a thermometer.

Please check trusted NHS advice before contacting your GP.
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/fever-in-children

17/11/2025

A cough is a reflex action to clear your airways of phlegm and irritants such as dust or smoke. It’s rarely a sign of anything serious.

Most coughs clear up within 3 weeks and don’t need any treatment.

A dry cough means it’s tickly and doesn’t produce any mucus (phlegm). A chesty cough means phlegm is produced to help clear your airways.

Please check trusted NHS advise before contacting your GP.
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/lungs-and-airways/cough

17/11/2025

A cold is a very common mild viral infection. You can often treat a cold without seeing a GP. You should begin to feel better in about 1 to 2 weeks. Please see trusted NHS advise before contacting your GP https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/common-cold

17/11/2025

As we enter winter illness season, we understand that coughs, colds, sore throats and flu-like symptoms are frustrating. Most of these illnesses do get better on their own with rest, fluids and simple remedies. Before booking an appt with your GP, please check trusted NHS advice https://www.nhsinform.scot/winter-illness/

06/10/2025

You're eligible for both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines this winter if you're:
OVER THE AGE OF 75
A RESIDENT IN A CARE HOME FOR OLDER ADULTS
AGED 6 MTHS - 74 YEARS WITH A WEEKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM

30/09/2025

Last winter, Scotland experienced very high levels of
flu, with more than 6,500 adults becoming so ill that
they were admitted to hospital. If you get an invite
for the flu vaccine, you got it for a reason.
For more information visit nhsinform.scot/flu