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Protect yourself from winter vomiting virus

Help us protect you and our patients:
- Visiting times on all adult wards are currently restricted
- Two adult visitors per patient only
- Children should not visit the hospital
- Wash hands with soap and water
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Cambridgeshire students go behind the scenes of the NHS

Two new work experience programmes at Addenbrooke's Hospital are giving students from Cambridgeshire schools and colleges the chance to experience life in the NHS.


P.D. James opens Addenbrooke's new Histopathology facilities

Crime writer P.D. James will visit Addenbrooke's on Friday 26 February to open a new wing of the hospital's Histopathology Department.


CUH doctors tackle peanut allergies in largest ever trial

Addenbrooke's doctors believe they may soon have a cure for peanut allergies.


 

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Hot weather advice

29 June, 2009

The Met Office has warned that the hot weather could continue for some time.

 

You can get forecast information from the Met Office website.

 

 

Sun safety

It is very important to stay safe in the sun. Here are some simple tips to staying cool and safe:

  • Avoid going out in the hottest part of the day (11am-3pm).

  • Avoid strenuous outdoor activity, like sport, DIY, or gardening.

  • If you go outside, stay in the shade.

  • Wear a hat and light, loose-fitting clothes, preferably cotton.

  • Close the curtains in rooms that get a lot of sun.

  • Take cool showers or baths, and splash yourself several times a day with cold water, particularly your face and the back of your neck.

  • Drink regularly even if you do not feel thirsty – water and fruit juice are best.

  • Avoid tea, coffee and alcohol as they can cause dehydration.

Contact your doctor, a pharmacist or NHS Direct (0845 4647) if you’re worried about your health during a heatwave, especially if you are taking medication, or have any unusual symptoms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cambridge CB2 0QQ

 

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