Daily Archives: 22/02/2023

As a GP working in several clinics, I can say that anecdotally, shingles is definitely on the rise. And, it is especially prevalent among elderly people. So, here’s what you should know about shingles. What is the shingles? It’s a reactivation of chickenpox which is a viral (herpes) infection. Chickenpox is usually a childhood infection that…

What is vaping? Vaping is the inhalation of an aerosol created by an e-cigarette or other vaping device. The aerosol is made up of a fine spray of chemicals and small particles. Vaping has been proposed as a healthier alternative to smoking, however with no long-term research yet conducted, this opinion is simply not backed…