The following was published by the British Embassy in Madrid concerning vaccinations for those who are not included within the Spanish National Health System.
British Embassy Informs
by Vivienne Hughes •
Tag Archive for advice
The Correct Use of Hand Gels
by Martin Myall •
The Health Ministry issued a guide, advising on the correct use of hand-sanitizer gels, given that the more people that use it, the more mistakes made.
Dental Advice during Lock Down
by Dentadanes •
How can do I look after my dental health during the quarantine?
Most Common PC Mistakes
by Zen2net •
Even today, with newer, faster, more efficient technology, many users continue to ignore certain basics required for their PCs to have long and healthy lives.
Doctors Don’t Like Vitamins!
by Axel E. Thieke G.P. •
Evidence is mounting, that vitamin and mineral supplements do have adverse health effects. The latest on the list are calcium and vitamin E.
So far it has been believed(!) that vitamin E and selenium supplementation lower risk for prostate cancer (in men!). However, when early results after 3 years from a large controlled trial showed no fewer cases but even an excess risk for prostate cancer, the trial had to be halted.
Parkinson’s Help on the Coast
by Editor •
The Parkinson’s Association for Granada, which has been operating for 13 years, will provide advice and answer questions, in Salobreña and other coastal towns of Granada.
Consulate Open Day
by Dave Nichols •
The British Consulate in Málaga and the Pension, Benefit and Healthcare Team are holding an open event in Nerja. It will take place on Wednesday, May 19th and offer advice on some of the issues that matter most to British residents.
Legal Aid
by Héloïse Nolan •
The Motril School of Lawyers have recently announced that any person with limited resources will be able to contact them for assistance. Any citizen of Motril or its municipalities who wishes to speak to a lawyer can now contact them on 958 824 956 to make an appointment between 09:00 and 15:00 hours. You’ll obviously need to speak Spanish or have someone with you who does and will need to prove you would qualify for this service.
The Flu is Just That
by Axel E. Thieke G.P. •
Symptoms are a dry cough and a high fever, plus headaches and general malaise, with aches and pains (more than normal!) and lack of appetite. But, if you do not have a fever, you do not have the flu!