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What to do…

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1. Rest at home.

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2. Take medicines if you need to.

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Getting worse? Use the NHS app, go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111.

Medicines and supplies to have at home:
Illustration of: Antihistamines; Oral rehydration salts; Decongestant tablets; Plasters; Eye drops; Sun cream; Indigestion relief; Thermometer; Diarrhoea relief; Antiseptic cream; Ibuprofen; Paracetamol; Bandage; Sterile dressing; Your usual medicines.

  • Antihistamines
  • Oral rehydration salts
  • Decongestant tablets
  • Plasters
  • Eye drops
  • Sun cream
  • Indigestion relief
  • Thermometer
  • Diarrhoea relief
  • Antiseptic cream
  • Tweezers
  • Ibuprofen
  • Paracetamol
  • Bandage
  • Sterile dressing
  • Your usual medicines