Did you know only 50% of Australian adults brush their teeth twice a day? And nearly 40% never floss or clean in between their teeth?
Whether it’s in the school yard or day-care, every child comes into contact with headlice at some point, as parents it can become quite frustrating; especially if you are constantly treating and retreating your child. There are, however, a few tips that can help keep the nit numbers down in your household.
In pharmacy, customers often ask to have a wound assessed. Happily, we can often help with simple wound care advice, although sometimes this is a very tricky area of care. The skin is the largest body organ. It protects our body, keeping the harsh insults outside and keeping a perfect environment inside the body. Breaks in the skin may invite germs in. Skin has many kinds of cells including immune cells and protective good bacteria. Skin grows through layers so sometimes wounds can take a very long time to heal. (These are called chronic wounds.)
14th – 18th May 2018 is National Prevention of Prescription Medication Dependence Week. At The Friendlies Chemist our pharmacists are always available to discuss prescription medications, side effects, alternatives and dependence.
Are you struggling with your medication regime? There is an easier way to manage them – Medico Pak is a great way to keep track of your daily medication doses. Each dose is marked with the time of day and the day it needs to be taken in a portable blister pack. The packs are done by our pharmacy staff here at The Friendlies Chemist.
Misplaced your prescriptions or don’t know when they expire? Our script reminder service can help you!
Every year there is a new flu vaccination, but what is the big deal? You may be thinking ‘I got the flu shot last year, do I really need it again?’ or ‘Only the elderly need the flu shot, I am young and healthy’ or even ‘Last time I got the flu shot it gave me the flu’.
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