We all get ill every now and then, even at university.

To start with you'll want to register with your local GP (General Practitioner) surgery/practice. Self-care or a local chemist will be your first point of contact when it comes to health problems, but your GP is key if health issues are persistent. If you have family or dependants in Nottingham, ensure they are registered too. If you are coming to study from abroad, check your rights to access the National Health Service.

You'll have probably heard the term "freshers flu" before and it definitely is a real thing! That many people from across the world meeting is bound to spread illness. Not just Freshers Flu but also the common colds are caused by viruses meaning antibiotics will not help! If you get "freshers flu" it is normal to have a sore throat for 10 days and a cough for 3 weeks. But don't fret, bring some cold and flu tablets from the supermarket to help get you through.

Before you get to Nottingham, you should consider what vaccinations you will need.

The important vaccinations to check you've had with your current GP are:

• Meningitis (MenACWY).

• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR).

• Tetanus, Diphtheria and polio.

• HPV.

It's a good idea to bring your very own personal "first aid kit" which will contain everything you may need to make the first couple of months as smooth as possible. Why not include: Paracetamol – for pain and fever, vitamin C and Zinc to help with cold/flu symptoms, vitamin D for the winter months, rehydration sachets in case you get diarrhoea and vomiting, and plasters.