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History of Pandemics and Vaccines

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By: Linda Caddick / Published: December 20, 2021

The world has been plagued by pandemics as far back as written history and beyond. Countries have responded over the centuries by closing their borders,… Read more »

Meningococcal disease

Pharmacy Tips

By: Linda Caddick / Published: December 1, 2021

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 »

Sunscreens and what exactly does SPF mean?

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By: Linda Caddick / Published: November 3, 2021

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 »

Chicken Pox

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By: Tracey Sullivan / Published: October 20, 2021

Chicken pox is a common childhood disease caused by the varicella virus. It causes small itchy blisters to form on the skin and also makes… Read more »

Burnout

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By: Tracey Sullivan / Published: October 5, 2021

Burnout is a term that is cropping up more and more, especially in the last 18 months as we all try to come to terms… Read more »

Hayfever season

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By: Linda Caddick / Published: September 14, 2021

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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By: Linda Caddick / Published: September 7, 2021

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 »

Headlice (aka cooties, riha, utu, kutu bugs, nits or pediculosis…)

Pharmacy Tips

By: Tracey Sullivan / Published: August 11, 2021

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 »

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

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By: Tracey Sullivan / Published: August 10, 2021

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

Pharmacy Tips

By: Linda Caddick / Published: July 21, 2021

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 »

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