When planning a trip abroad, most travellers remember to pack their passport, sun cream, and travel insurance—but fewer think about their vaccination history. Rabies, a life-threatening viral infection, is still prevalent in many parts of the world. If you’re heading to certain destinations, ensuring your rabies vaccine is up to date is an essential part …
Having open and honest conversations with teenagers about sex, personal safety, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can feel daunting—but it’s one of the most important steps a parent or guardian can take to ensure their child grows up informed, confident, and safe. With widespread misinformation online and among peers, young people often hold misconceptions about …
At Midnight Pharmacy in Bradford, we regularly meet travellers preparing for trips across Asia, Africa, South America, and beyond. Whether you’re going on a safari, volunteering abroad, or simply relaxing at a beach resort, there’s one thing that often gets overlooked: travel vaccinations. As a trusted travel vaccine clinic, we’ve heard just about every misconception …
At Midnight Pharmacy in Bradford, we frequently support members of our local community with a wide range of health concerns—one of the most common among our elderly patients is ear wax build-up. While ear wax plays an important role in protecting the ear canal, excess accumulation can lead to hearing difficulties, discomfort, and even social …
If you’ve heard about the Pharmacy First service and are wondering whether it means you’ll no longer be able to see your GP, you’re not alone. Many patients ask us whether visiting a pharmacy for treatment means they’re being “pushed out” of the GP system or whether they’re receiving second-best care. At Midnight Pharmacy, we …
Motion sickness can turn an exciting trip or activity into a miserable experience. Whether you’re preparing for a long-haul flight, heading off on a cruise, or simply navigating winding roads, nausea and dizziness can strike when you least expect it. Fortunately, travel bands for travel sickness offer a simple, drug-free way to help manage symptoms—without …
Managing multiple medications can be overwhelming—especially for those living with long-term conditions or caring for a loved one. That’s where a dosette box can make life much easier. At Midnight Pharmacy in Bradford, our Community Dosette Service helps patients stay on track with their medicines by organising them into a clearly labelled, easy-to-follow weekly system. …
Skin tags are small, harmless growths of skin that often appear on the neck, underarms, eyelids, or areas where skin rubs together. While they are medically harmless, many people choose to remove them for cosmetic reasons or because they catch on clothing or jewellery. However, when it comes to removal, not all methods are safe—or …
Ear candling has gained popularity as a natural remedy for removing earwax, relieving sinus pressure, and even improving hearing. Many people turn to this alternative treatment believing it to be a safe and effective way to clear their ears without medical intervention. However, the reality is quite different. Not only is there no scientific evidence …
Backpacking and long-term travel offer incredible opportunities to explore new cultures, landscapes, and experiences. However, when travelling for extended periods, particularly in Asia and the Western Pacific, it is essential to be aware of the health risks associated with mosquito-borne diseases. One of the most serious of these is Japanese encephalitis, a viral infection that …
