If you need advice over the holiday period on minor ailments such as coughs, colds, flu and tummy upsets, visit your local chemist.
Details of festive opening times are available at www.bedfordshireccg.nhs.uk
Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group spokesman Andy Cooke said: “Pharmacies are an excellent alternative to visiting your GP or walk-in centre.”
> You can also visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk or call NHS Direct on 0845 4647.