Meningococcal disease
Pharmacy Tips
Meningococcal disease is caused by bacteria. Three out of every twenty people in New Zealand carry the bacteria in their nasal passages, they don’t get… Read more »
Linda Caddick
Linda Caddick is an experienced community pharmacist. She has worked in community pharmacies in North and South Islands, in small towns and large cities. Linda has also represented community pharmacy at a national level to DHBs, PHARMAC and Ministry of Health. Linda’s passion is for helping people take responsibility for making the most of their health. He aha te mea nui o te ao What is the most important thing in the world? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.
Sunscreens and what exactly does SPF mean?
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In the pharmacy we usually see the first lot of people with sunburn at Labour weekend. It is like we all forgot that sun was… Read more »
Hayfever season
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The medical name for hayfever is ‘allergic rhinoconjunctivitis’. So it is not a fever and it is not an infection. Hayfever is caused by your… Read more »
Do people still catch COVID if they are vaccinated?
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How do vaccines work?First we need to understand how a vaccine works. Vaccination causes an immune response that improves your body’s ability to fight the… Read more »
Bedwetting
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Bedwetting can be upsetting for parents and children and yet it is a normal part of your child’s development as they learn to control their… Read more »
Bladder control
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Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. There are different causes but the end result is wet pants and often embarrassment. Symptoms of incontinence… Read more »
Irritable bowel or inflammatory bowel
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Many people have an irritable bowel from time to time. This is usually harmless and goes away by itself. The symptoms may include bloating, cramping,… Read more »
Anti-inflammatory medicines
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As pharmacists we often have people ask us about side effects of medicines. The answer is always the same “do the benefits of using this… Read more »
COVID Vaccines
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Many people are asking about the COVID vaccines and are keen to understand how these work and if they are safe. First we need to… Read more »
Blood Pressure
Pharmacy Tips
What exactly is it?Your heart is a pump. Imagine a water pump, pumping water through pipes, well it is very similar. Your heart pumps blood… Read more »