Chittering Health Service

🦠 Be Flu-Season Ready Before Symptoms Strike 🤧

Preparing a simple Flu Care Kit now can make a big difference when illness hits — helping you recover comfortably while protecting those around you. 💙

✅ Why stock up early?
• Manage symptoms quickly with essentials ready to go
• Help prevent the spread of germs at home
• Avoid pharmacy shortages during peak flu season
• Reduce stress and focus on rest and recovery
• Stay hydrated with easy access to fluids and electrolytes

🩺 Helpful items to keep on hand:
💊 Paracetamol, ibuprofen, cold & flu relief, throat lozenges
🌡️ Digital thermometer & Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs)
🧴 Hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes & tissues
💧 Water, electrolyte drinks & herbal teas
🍯 Honey, ginger, soup, porridge & other nourishing soft foods
🌬️ A humidifier to help ease dry airways

A little preparation now can make sick days much easier for you and your family this winter. Stay well, stay prepared. ❄️🙂

Text for Free Lung Cancer Screenings

🫁 Free Lung Cancer Screening Now Available!
We’re excited to share that the National Lung Cancer Screening Program is now live! If you're at higher risk of lung cancer, you may be eligible for a free low-dose CT scan – fully covered by Medicare.
✅ Are you aged 50–70?
✅ Do you currently smoke or quit within the last 10 years?
✅ Do you have a long history of smoking (30+ pack-years)?
If you answered yes, book an appointment with your GP to check your eligibility and get referred for screening.
Early detection could save your life. 💙
📞 Call us today to book your appointment.