Students given health advice ahead of university

Students are being encouraged to be up to date with their vaccinations

Students across a county are being given advice on how to keep healthy ahead of going to university.

Doctors from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are encouraging people to be up to date with their vaccinations.

The trust is also offering support and guidance around sexual health and registering with a local GP in the city where their university is based.

Dr Fiona Head, medical director at the trust, said: "There's lots to think about when arriving in a new city to start university and health and wellbeing should be at the forefront of students and their parents/carers minds whilst preparing."

Local pharmacies are running a contraception service which provides oral contraception, without needing a GP or sexual health clinic appointment.

Students are being asked to take proactive steps to support their mental health and wellbeing with regular exercise, eating nutritious meals, and ensuring sufficient sleep.

They have also been encouraged to take a basic first aid kit with painkillers, antihistamines, plasters, tissues, oral rehydration sachets and a thermometer along with them.

Dr Head added: "Our advice is simple, make sure you have all your vaccinations, be prepared if you feel unwell and make sure you register with local health services when you arrive."