RSV VACCINE
High-risk older adult RSV vaccine program • The RSV vaccines available for the 2024-25 season are Arexvy (GSK) and Abrysvo (Pfizer). •...
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Sep 51 min
Co payment for seniors older than 65 years of age
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...
brantlakeshorephar
Sep 15, 20231 min
Plan for your vacation medication supply this fall season
Are you a SNOWBIRD headed south / away this winter? Please plan for your vacation medication needs EARLY First: let us know you'll be...
brantlakeshorephar
Oct 14, 20221 min
Flu vaccine 2023 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...
brantlakeshorephar
Sep 14, 20212 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, 20211 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, 20201 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, 20201 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, 20201 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, 20191 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, 20182 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, 20181 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, 20171 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, 20174 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, 20173 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, 20171 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, 20173 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, 20175 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, 20173 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, 20171 min
Pneumonia vaccineÂ
#Pneumococcal vaccine is indicated for vaccination against pneumococcal disease caused by those pneumococcal types included in the vaccine...
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