Flu vaccine 2022 Q&A
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...
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brantlakeshorephar
- Sep 14, 2021
- 2 min
Rapid Antigen Screening Kits For Businesses
We encourage eligible employers to take advantage of this free additional tool as an added layer of protection for employees and...
brantlakeshorephar
- May 11, 2021
- 1 min
Astra Zeneca Vaccine Update
Today the Province of Ontario announced that it is pausing the administration of first dose AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine out of an...
brantlakeshorephar
- Feb 11, 2020
- 1 min
Stay germ -free while On a plane
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....
brantlakeshorephar
- Jan 24, 2020
- 1 min
Face Mask Or Respirator?
So far, no studies have proven that face masks or respirators can prevent influenza transmission. However, both can provide some...
brantlakeshorephar
- Jan 18, 2020
- 1 min
Heart Risk Factors During Winter Weather
Some activities such as snow shoveling, walking through heavy wet snow or in a snow drift, downhill and cross-country skiing,...
brantlakeshorephar
- Jan 25, 2019
- 1 min
Shingles vaccines
*Please be aware that there is a new vaccine available for shingles called Shingrix. Who Should Get Shingrix? Healthy adults 50 years and...
brantlakeshorephar
- Sep 14, 2018
- 2 min
BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH ESSENTIALS
IS YOUR KID’S VACCINATION RECORD UP TO DATE? September is a busy time for parents of school-age children, ensuring they have all...
brantlakeshorephar
- Mar 23, 2018
- 1 min
Specialty Medication & Compounding
Brant Lakeshore Pharmacy uses state-of-the-art equipment that enables us to create specialized medications designed to meet specific...
brantlakeshorephar
- Oct 18, 2017
- 1 min
Flu vaccine
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...
brantlakeshorephar
- Jul 21, 2017
- 4 min
Arthritis Diet
ARTHRITIS DIET The problem: Inflammation Inflammation is the process by which the body’s white blood cells protect us from injury,...
brantlakeshorephar
- Jul 20, 2017
- 3 min
Don’t let fear of Lyme disease keep you inside
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...
brantlakeshorephar
- Jun 8, 2017
- 1 min
The Application for Funding Insulin Syringes for Seniors
Seniors (65+ years) who require insulin The current version of the application form is dated July 2015. The Assistive Devices Program...
brantlakeshorephar
- May 6, 2017
- 3 min
Spring Into Health
Walnuts Good for: Mood Walnuts are packed with tryptophan, an amino acid your body needs to create the feel-great chemical serotonin. *In...
brantlakeshorephar
- Apr 12, 2017
- 5 min
Psoriasis vs. Eczema: Differences in Symptoms and Treatment
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...
brantlakeshorephar
- Apr 1, 2017
- 3 min
Measles
Key facts Measles is one of the leading causes of death among young children even though a safe and cost-effective vaccine is available....
brantlakeshorephar
- Mar 15, 2017
- 1 min
Pneumonia vaccine
#Pneumococcal vaccine is indicated for vaccination against pneumococcal disease caused by those pneumococcal types included in the vaccine...
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