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The flu shot is the most effective way to protect against seasonal flu. This is why, each year, millions of people get the influenza vaccine. The senior flu shot is a vaccine designed specifically for adults 65 and up to protect them from the flu...

              Have you ever felt scared when you receive medications and you’re not sure what medicines you’re taking or how they can affect your body? Or perhaps you're getting tired of remembering to take your pills from dawn to night? Well,...

What is Insomnia? Insomnia is not always easy to identify in an individual, especially overcoming it is not an easy thing as well. Usually, people define insomnia as a disorder where you can’t sleep and if it frequently occurs then it is known as...

What is Tylenol? Acetaminophen, also known by the brand name Tylenol, is a popular pain and fever reliever in children.Tylenol is used to treat fevers and minor pain caused by colds or flu, headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, menstrual cramps, and...

What is Meningitis and How Does a Person Get it? There are different reasons why meningitis can happen in a person. It can be either an injury, certain types of drugs or even cancer can be the reason behind it. Meningitis is where there is a...

What Is Monkeypox? The monkeypox virus causes an infectious disease that causes a rash and flu-like symptoms. Monkeypox is currently spreading throughout the world and within the United States, primarily through close contact with an infected...

What Seasons Trigger Asthma? Everyone is affected differently by seasonal Asthma. Some people discover that the chilly winter air makes their airways constrict, which results in coughing, wheezing, a tight chest, and shortness of breath.  ...

The influenza is a viral infection that affects your respiratory system, including your nose, throat, and lungs. The flu is a common term for influenza, however it is not the same as stomach "flu" viruses that cause diarrhea and vomiting.  ...

How to Reduce My Cholesterol? Try to eat less fatty food: especially food that includes saturated fat if you want to lower your cholesterol. Unsaturated fat is a more beneficial type of fat that is nevertheless present in some meals. To determine...

What vaccines do I need for traveling? Ensure that you have had all of your recommended vaccinations. While many diseases that can be prevented through routine immunization are not common in Canada, they are in other nations. Your healthcare...

How do travel vaccines work? Vaccines vary from conventional prescription medications in two key respects. The first is that rather than treating disease, they are made to prevent it. They achieve this by training the immune system of the patient...

Can pharmacists help with infections? They can provide over-the-counter medications and clinical advice as competent healthcare experts for a variety of minor diseases, including coughs, colds, sore throats, stomachaches, and aches and pains. All...

We strongly believe that pharmacists should have the authority to prescribe independently. The modern provision of medical care is complex. The decision on what to prescribe and who to prescribe it is solely the decision of the pharmacist....

Why is it Important to Get Your Flu Shot? Flu Shots and it’s Importance  The idea of getting a flu shot is to reduce the risk of getting seriously ill from influenza or the flu. It is a safe and effective way, helps protect people as well.  The flu...

Prescribing pharmacist-Why is it so important? Can a pharmacist prescribe antibiotics?  Pharmacists also can prescribe antibiotics. Antibiotics are no longer available without a prescription. As many people believe, not only doctors but also...

“Some best medication management practices that we offer…..”  We just want you to know that we want the best for you, ensuring that you have medications prescribed for a patient to ensure they are taken properly and achieving their planned,...

Are Flu Shots Recommended for Everyone? Most adults and children can have the flu shot but people who have had a severe allergic reaction in the past and people who are ill with a high fever should avoid getting it. Getting the flu shot will...

Covid-19 continues to course through our country with new variants, requiring our knowledge of the virus to evolve with it. This includes not only understanding the vaccines but also understanding the types of tests available to us. The two...

Stress is a reaction of our body to changing situations. A state of tension is created when we respond to situations or pressures that we have nocontrol over. Originally, stress manifested itself in our bodies as a response to physical danger. All...

What is diabetes?Diabetes is a condition where your body either does not produce enough insulin, or cannot properly use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. Your body uses insulin to properly convert the sugars...

About 90 percent of men and 95 percent of women experience at least one headache a year. However, some people have headaches that occur often and can greatly affect their quality of life. If you suffer from headaches, it is important to be able to...

Cholesterol is a soft waxy substance (or lipid) that is found in all your body cells and in the bloodstream. Your body needs cholesterol because it is used to build cell membranes, help produce vitamin D and produce certain hormones. The...

Why discuss colds and flu together?The common cold and the flu are very similar. They are both viruses and they cannot be treated with antibiotics which only work against bacteria . Both attack the nose, nasal sinuses, throat and upper breathing...

What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic lung condition that causes a person's airways to become inflamed and extra sensitive. During an attack, the airways narrow, obstructing the flow of air and making it difficult to breath . Airways narrow due to...

What is an allergy? An allergy is an overreaction of your body's immune system to something that is harmless to most people. Normally, your immune system acts in defense against a foreign substance like a virus or bacteria. It will try to destroy...