Overview
- Superdrug pharmacy chief Niamh McMillan issued a public alert highlighting measles, scurvy, gout and travel‑related yellow fever as current concerns.
- The warning follows the UK losing its measles elimination status, with McMillan urging vaccination to curb spread.
- Superdrug offers MMR jabs at high‑street clinics for £45 per dose with online booking available, noting two doses are recommended for full protection.
- Scurvy remains rare yet possible where access to fresh produce is limited, with Superdrug promoting dietary vitamin C and its own supplements for those who struggle to meet needs through food.
- Gout persists as a common condition with risks tied to genetics, obesity, dehydration and purine‑rich diets, and Superdrug’s Online Doctor provides a home uric acid test to guide when to seek care.