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If you are travelling to a country where there is a risk of catching Malaria you should visit us. Here at VSM Pharmacy we can discuss what malaria tablets you need and when you should start taking them. What is malaria? Malaria is a disease which passes to humans from the bite of an infected […]
Tick bites from infected ticks in Europe and eleswhere can cause Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) and Lyme disease. Ticks are around between March and May and mid-August to November, so we’re about to come into a tick season soon. They live in the countryside and love warm temperatures with high humidity. You will find them in […]
Heavy periods can have a negative impact on your quality of life. But now you can buy Evana tablets over the counter at VSM Pharmacy. Evana tablets reduce the amount of blood you lose when you have your period.
You can catch Typhoid from contaminated food or water. If you’re plannning to visit a country where typhoid is a risk then protect yourself by having a typhoid vaccination at our Travel Clinic.
Cholera can be dangerous for some people and so we recommend you visit our Travel Clinic for a Cholera Vaccination.
If you go to certain countries you may need a Yellow Fever vaccination or a certificate to show that you have already had the vaccination.
Yellow Fever is a virus that comes from infected mosquitos and the best way to protect yourself is by having a vaccination.
If you need a Hepatitis A vaccination, the Travel Clinic at VSM Pharmacy can help you . The cost of the vaccination is £49.99 for two doses.
VSM Pharmacy are now offering a private vaccine service for Covid-19. The vaccination comes from Novavax and is a protein based formula like vaccines for shingles or Hepatitus B.
Giving up smoking isn’t easy but with support and the right treatment you should be able to break the habit and give up smoking for good.
To find out how giving up smoking benefits your health and wellbeing read our latest article.
Lyme Disease is caused by ticks. You can get a tick bite from being in the garden or in the countryside. Find out from our latest article on how to remove a tick and reduce your risk of a tick bite.
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