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Head Lice – Help!!!

Every parent’s heart sinks when they receive the dreaded note from school warning about head lice. Don’t worry – Jane Brennan from Brennan’s Life Pharmacy in Donabate is here to to give us advice and tips. The first thing to do is to check the child’s head. You will need some tea tree conditioner, a... Read more >

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Are You SunSmart?

We ask Jane Brennan from Brennan’s Life Pharmacy Donabate how to make the most of great sunny summer days whilst protecting our skin from harmful rays. Jane says “The Irish Cancer Society SunSmart program has great guidelines to keep us safe. See below for some useful tips and advice” Ways to protect your skin: Shade... Read more >

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Pollen Highs & Watery Eyes

Pollen Highs & Watery Eyes… Talk to Jane Brennan, your Hay Fever Expert in Donabate Are your eyes itchy, red or watery? Is your throat scratchy? Are you sneezing? Do you have itchy ears, nose or mouth? Do you have a blocked or runny nose? Do you wake up feeling exhausted? Hay fever can cause... Read more >

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NHS Choices - Introduction

(14/01/2015)

Leptospirosis is a type of bacterial infection spread by animals. It is caused by a strain of bacteria called leptospira.

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NHS Choices - Symptoms of leptospirosis

(14/01/2015)

The symptoms of leptospirosis usually develop abruptly 7 to 14 days after exposure to the leptospira bacteria.

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NHS Choices - Causes of leptospirosis

(14/01/2015)

Leptospirosis is caused by a strain of bacteria called leptospira, which is found in certain animals and can spread to humans.

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NHS Choices - Treating leptospirosis

(14/01/2015)

Leptospirosis is usually treated with a course of antibiotics, although their effectiveness has not been conclusively proven.

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NHS Choices - Preventing leptospirosis

(14/01/2015)

Although leptospirosis is rare in the UK, some simple steps can help reduce your chances of developing the condition.

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