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 »

Hopefully the holidays put a stop to the headlice cycle at your child’s school. If you are one of the unlucky ones, the frustrating, time-consuming… Read more »

It’s been a virus other than COVID making headlines lately – respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. It is not a new virus, but in fact… Read more »

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 »

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 »

Middle ear infections (also known as otitis media) occur when there is inflammation or infection of the air-filled space behind the eardrum. The infection often… Read more »

Whooping cough is caused by a bacteria called Bordetella pertussis that infects the lungs and airways. Whooping cough is very contagious and is passed on… Read more »

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 »

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 »