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### **Having a flu jab with a cold: when you can go ahead and when it is better to wait** 
GP - General Practice

Having a flu jab with a cold: when you can go ahead and when it is better to wait 

Yes, in most cases you can have a flu jab with a cold, as long as you do not have a high temperature and you feel well enough to get on with your day.

Dr Yu Zhen Lau

Dr Yu Zhen Lau

28, October 2026

### **Flu vaccination for pregnant women: Safety, Timing and What to Expect** 
GP - General Practice

Flu vaccination for pregnant women: Safety, Timing and What to Expect 

Flu vaccination for pregnant women is recommended in the UK at any stage of pregnancy, because pregnancy can make flu more serious and the jab helps protect both you and your baby.

Dr Yu Zhen Lau

Dr Yu Zhen Lau

28, October 2026

### **Childhood flu vaccination:** ## The Trivalent Flu Jab For Children From 6 Months Old
GP - General Practice

Childhood flu vaccination: The Trivalent Flu Jab For Children From 6 Months Old

Childhood flu vaccination from 6 months: how the trivalent flu jab works, what happens on the day and common side effects. Book a children's flu jab at LIPS.

Dr Yu Zhen Lau

Dr Yu Zhen Lau

28, October 2026

### **Acid reflux:** ## Symptoms, Causes, Tests And What Actually Works
Gastroenterology

Acid reflux:

Symptoms, Causes, Tests And What Actually Works

Understand acid reflux symptoms, why treatment sometimes fails, how GORD is tested and which treatments can help. Specialist care at LIPS Healthcare, London.

Professor Bu'Hussain Hayee

Professor Bu'Hussain Hayee

22, October 2026

### **Gut health and menopause:** ## How Changing Hormones Affect Your Digestion And Microbiome
Nutritional Therapy

Gut health and menopause:

How Changing Hormones Affect Your Digestion And Microbiome

Bloating, constipation and changing food tolerance are common but overlooked menopause symptoms. Learn how hormones affect digestion, the microbiome and what to eat.

Ms Monica Durigon

Ms Monica Durigon

09, October 2026

### **Menopause and heart health:** ## What Changes In Your Cardiovascular Risk And What To Do About It
Nutritional Therapy

Menopause and heart health:

What Changes In Your Cardiovascular Risk And What To Do About It

Hot flushes get the attention during menopause. Heart health rarely does. Learn what changes in cardiovascular risk, which checks matter, and what to do about them.

Ms Monica Durigon

Ms Monica Durigon

09, October 2026

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