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Cold & flu

The average adult suffers two to four colds a year in the UK. Children are even more prone, experiencing five to eight colds on average. As self care advice and OTC products for cold and flu are commonly available from the pharmacy, it is important pharmacy teams know what to recommend.

Learning objectives

  • Understand there is no cure or vaccine for the common cold
  • Be aware of how infection spreads
  • Know the difference between cold and flu symptoms
  • Recognise those eligible for referral.
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