Hello, I am one of VSM's resident wordsmiths. I'm here to share information with you about health issues, nutrition and general health tips. I first became interested in health after spending my school holidays at the small nursing home my Nan owned. Always check with our pharmacist or a team member if you have any questions about our content.
Ticks like warm weather and are prevelent from May until October, but they can also be found during mild winter months so you should be careful all year round. An infected tick can give you Lyme disease. Read on to find out more about how to reduce your risk of being bitten and what to do if you think you might have the symptoms of Lyme disease.
Starting from the 1 October, you can get your free NHS flu jab here at VSM Pharmacy. Plan ahead and protect yourself against this year’s flu virus.
The cost of Mounjaro is set to rise considerably. If you use Mountjaro and you are thinking about swapping to Wegovy our latest blog tells you more about each medication and how it will help your weight loss journey.
Chikungunya is an iinfection spread by mosquitos. Travellers in countries where there are infected mosquitos are at risk. You can protect yourself by having one of the two vaccines against Chikungunya at the pharmacy. Read our latest blog to find out more about the infection and how the vaccine can protect you.
Like all medications there can be side effects whilst using Mounjaro. One side effect that has been in the news lately is pancreatitis. To find out more about Mounjaro’s side effects read our latest blog which tells you what you can expect when you start using Mounjaro on your weight loss journey.
Shingles can be very painful, and it often affects older adults who might already have other medical conditions, You can have a shingles vaccination at the pharmacy which means if you do get shingles it is more likely to be a mild dose that doesn’t last long.
Chickenpox is very easy to catch and it can cause complications for pregnant women and young babies. You have a chickenpoc vaccination here at the pharmacy. Read our blog to find out more about the virus and how to get the vaccination.
Measles can make children and people with comprimised immunity very ill. It can also lead to premature birth or miscarriage in pregnant women. Reduce the risk of serious illness by having the MMR vaccination which also includes protection from mumps and rubella.
Nonalcohol fatty liver disease can turn into a serious medical condition if left untreated. Read our latest blog to find out more about the symptoms and causes of the disease and how to treat it.
It’s easier to get bitten or stung by an insect in the summer because we spend more time outside. For most people it’s not a problem, just an inconvenience, but for other, a bite or sting can be serious. Read our latest blog to find out more about common insects that bite or sting.
