1. What is the Common Cold? The common cold is a mild viral infection that affects the nose, throat, and upper airways. It’s one of the...

High-risk older adult RSV vaccine program • The RSV vaccines available for the 2024-25 season are Arexvy (GSK) and Abrysvo (Pfizer). •...

You should apply if you have a valid Ontario Health card number, you are aged 65 years or older, and your annual net income is no more...

Are you a SNOWBIRD headed south / away this winter? Please plan for your vacation medication needs EARLY First: let us know you'll be...

Who can get the flu shot at the pharmacy? We can administer vaccines to individuals 2 years of age and older. Is there a nasal flu...

We encourage eligible employers to take advantage of this free additional tool as an added layer of protection for employees and...

Today the Province of Ontario announced that it is pausing the administration of first dose AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine out of an...

What’s a traveling germaphobe to do on a plane? Germ Free Traveler Wash your hands often, with soap and water for at least 20 seconds....

So far, no studies have proven that face masks or respirators can prevent influenza transmission. However, both can provide some...

Some activities such as snow shoveling, walking through heavy wet snow or in a snow drift, downhill and cross-country skiing,...

*Please be aware that there is a new vaccine available for shingles called Shingrix. Who Should Get Shingrix? Healthy adults 50 years and...

IS YOUR KID’S VACCINATION RECORD UP TO DATE? September is a busy time for parents of school-age children, ensuring they have all...

Brant Lakeshore Pharmacy uses state-of-the-art equipment that enables us to create specialized medications designed to meet specific...

Where to get the flu vaccine 6 months to 4 years old Doctor’s office or nurse practitioner clinic Local public health unit 5 years old to...

ARTHRITIS DIET The problem: Inflammation Inflammation is the process by which the body’s white blood cells protect us from injury,...

This summer is shaping up to be a very big tick season because the weather has been cool and wet — ideal conditions for the black-legged...

Seniors (65+ years) who require insulin The current version of the application form is dated July 2015. The Assistive Devices Program...

Walnuts Good for: Mood Walnuts are packed with tryptophan, an amino acid your body needs to create the feel-great chemical serotonin. *In...

Dry and scaly skin woes can be due to a number of skin conditions. Two that can sometimes appear so similar that it’s tough for doctors...

Key facts Measles is one of the leading causes of death among young children even though a safe and cost-effective vaccine is available....