The pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine protects against a serious and potentially fatal infection which can cause pneumonia, blood poisoning (sepsis) and meningitis. Babies up to 2 years old are routinely vaccinated with the Prevenar 13 vaccine to protect them. There is a different vaccine, Pneumovax 23, for adults (and some children) which covers more strains. Who […]

Rhinoplasty is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery interventions in the world. Due to the great impact that the nose has on beauty and facial expression, a good result after the intervention has a positive effect on both the patient’s health and aesthetics. When planning nasal surgery, we must bear in mind that […]

What is New For 2021 ? A few things are different for this year 2021: It is expected that this winter’s flu epidemic will be worse than usual because Covid-19 and the lockdown has meant that fewer people have developed a natural immunity to the virus. The composition of the Flu Vaccine has been updated […]

1. Do I need a PCR or antigen test to travel? The rules are subject to change at any time so check with the government website of the country you are traveling to and get up-to-date advice before booking your test. Here are some  useful links: 🇬🇧 U.K: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-for-people-travelling-to-england 🇫🇷 France: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france/ 🇩🇪 Germany: https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronavirus-infos-reisende/faq-tests-einreisende-englisch.html 🇸🇪Sweden:https://polisen.se/en/the-swedish-police/the-coronavirus-and-the-swedish-police/travel-to-and-from-sweden/ […]

For many decades, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) has been used in medicine for its properties that stimulate the proliferation of cells derived from stem cells (such as fibroblasts, platelets, endothelial cells, adipoblasts, …). These cells allow the regeneration of tissues and for this reason, it is frequently used for the healing of wounds and the […]

Even if you are not registered in the Andalucian Health Service you can now receive the Covid vaccine. Here’s how: Download the application form in Spanish by clicking here. We have provided a translation in English below. Fill out the form and take it to your nearest health centre (Ambulatorio). See below. Remember to bring […]

More than 90% of teenagers have acne and 1% of the population have acne scars. Why do they happen? Acne scars are created by the wound healing process that occurs after the acute process of inflammation, follicular rupture, and periphollicular abscess formation. There are different types of acne scars, 80% of them being atrophic, that is, […]

One of the most requested treatments in medicine are those that lead to eliminating imperfections on the skin of the face to show a luminous and healthy-looking skin. However, as we age, fibroblast cells decrease their production of collagen and elastin, making our skin appear less plump, and wrinkles and fine lines begin to appear. […]

What is a keloid? Keloids are larger and more pronounced scars than usual, extending beyond the edges of an original wound or incision. They should not be confused with a hypertrophic scar where the tissue remains within the edge of the wound. Why do they occur? Their cause is unknown, but they are more common […]

If you are a foreigner residing in Andalucia you are eligible for Covid vaccines even if you are not currently registered with the Andalucia Social Security health system.  You will need to first ensure that you are empadronado or registered as a resident in the town hall for a minimum of 3 months, and obtain […]