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 […]
Alpha Pharm – For better or for worse
As the adage goes – it takes a village to raise a child and so too, importantly, it takes a community to secure their future. The recent looting and unrest left many of our pharmacies vulnerable and our immediate action was to initiate the “Back For Good” campaign. There was no hesitation from the entire […]
Men shouldn’t avoid these symptoms
Health symptoms men should never ignore! Most men feel discouraged from talking about changes to their health in case they’re perceived as making a fuss, but the health consequences can be serious. Here are some health symptoms men should never ignore: Erectile Dysfunction: Most men feel uncomfortable or don’t want to […]
