Struggling with your mental health?
Struggling with your mental health? Mental health is an essential aspect of overall well-being that encompasses emotional, psychological, and social functioning. It affects how we think, feel, and act, influencing how we handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions. Mental health is not merely the absence of mental illness; it’s about maintaining a state […]
The importance of Flu Vaccinations
Protecting Public Health: The Importance of Flu Vaccines in South Africa and Vaccination @ Alpha Pharm Pharmacies With the arrival of winter in South Africa comes the seasonal threat of the influenza virus, commonly known as “The Flu”. Whilst it is often dismissed as a minor inconvenience, the flu can have serious consequences, especially for […]
COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Myths and facts
The Booster Vaccine, is it worth it post-lockdown? Over 19,4 million South Africans are fully vaccinated against the SARS COVID-19 virus, which means that many of us are eligible for our booster shots. Many questions have been raised about the additional protection of a booster vaccine post-lockdown, like whether it is still advised or necessary […]
Not just the flu
What is the Flu Shot or Vaccine? The flu vaccine, commonly known as the flu shot, is a vaccination against the 4 most common strains of influenza as recommended by The World Health Organization (WHO) for the Southern Hemisphere. The WHO makes these recommendations based on peer-reviewed evidence from research on the common strains that were […]
Understand The Flu Vaccine 2022
Every year the influenza or flu vaccine is made available to help protect you and your loved ones from contacting the flu or influenza virus. The flu vaccine can offer some protection from contacting the flu but does not fully protect you from catching it. The flu vaccine is available to most people under the […]