Pharmacist issues warning to women about common travel mistakes

It's easy to make these common blunders when venturing abroad, one pharmacist says (stock image) (Image: Getty) With summer now here, Brits will be jet-setting across the world to bask in some very overdue sunshine. But Jaanki Kotecha, Pharmacist Independent Prescriber at Hello Eve , warns of three surprisingly common mishaps you may make while holidaying abroad - and these especially apply to women. Speaking exclusively with The Express, she said: "Your long-awaited summer holiday is finally here, but amidst all the excitement, remember that finding your passport is not the only important thing you need to think about before jetting off.

"When you’re away from home and out of routine, making a mistake with your contraception is, unfortunately, all too easy to do. However, with a little bit of forward planning and a few of these tips and tricks, you can enjoy your break safe in the knowledge that you are protected from pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)." function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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