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06/07/2020

Hand hygiene, including hand washing with soap and water, or the use of hand sanitizers, reduces transmission of infectious diseases, especially gastrointestinal and respiratory tract infections.

You can lower the transmission of infectious diseases by making hand hygiene a habit. It can reduce respiratory illnesses by up to 21% and gastrointestinal illnesses by up to 31%.

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Ask your doctor or local pharmacist for any medical advice.

03/07/2020

As numbers start increasing the chances of you or your family getting COVID19 increase as well. If a family member is infected with the coronavirus, they probably won’t know right away.

That’s because symptoms usually show up between two to 14 days after exposure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Make sure your medicine cabinet is well stocked to treat symptoms like sore throat, fever, aches and pains and a dry cough.

Ask your pharmacist or doctor for any medical advice if you are concerned about your symptoms.

Do you think someone in your household has coronavirus? Here’s how to handle the situation—and how to prevent other family members from getting sick too.

01/07/2020

Differences Between Covid-19 vs. Colds, And Flu

With the change of season, people are more prone to colds and flu. With COVID-19 being declared a pandemic, it’s important to know the difference between a simple cold and flu or a COVID-19 illness.

Knowing how these viruses spread is important knowledge to keep you safe. Remember to wear your mask, and practice good hand hygiene at all times to reduce the risk of infection. Hand washing can reduce the risk of communicable diseases by up to 59%.

Be aware of the symptoms you may have, and consult your doctor or seek emergency medical care if you have any questions or need any medical advice.

26/06/2020

Winter is on the way. Get ready. Stay Healthy.

If you’re looking for relief from the symptoms of a cold, fever, the flu or any other mild to moderate pain, you’ll find many over-the-counter (OTC) options at your local pharmacy.

Aspirin is a painkiller that has been indicated for the relief of mild to moderate pain and fever. Aspirin helps to reduce fever and relieves mild to moderate pain from conditions such as muscles aches, toothaches, headaches and the common cold. It has also been used to reduce pain and swelling in conditions such as arthritis.

Disprin Extra Strength contains 500 mg of aspirin and is ready to work in seconds.

Consult you doctor or pharmacist for any medical advice.

25/06/2020

85% to 95% of sore throats are caused by viruses, Antibiotics don’t work against viruses but using them unnecessarily could contribute to your antibiotic resistance.

Treating a sore throat with the right medicine is more important for your long-term health than you think.

Many topical treatments are available over the counter, including throat sprays, gargles and lozenges.

Strepsils lozenges have 2 active ingredients that don’t just relieve pain but also fight infection. The lozenge allows for rapid and prolonged delivery, up to 2 hours, of the active ingredients to the affected area.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist for any medical advice

22/06/2020

Up to 80% of headaches are tension-type headaches. Muscle tension in the shoulders, neck and head may trigger a tension-type headache.

These tension-type or stress headaches are associated with bilateral, mild to moderate pain. Ibuprofen has been clinically tested and trialed as a first line treatment for tension-type headaches.

To combat these headaches, you can use Nurofen Express. It works four times faster than standard ibuprofen, to treat pain quickly and effectively and is specially made with lysine salt for better and more efficient absorption into the body.

Nurofen Express is one of the preferred pain relief treatments available today. Learn more now: https://www.nurofen.co.za/headaches/

Consult your doctor or pharmacist for any medical advice.

21/06/2020

22 million school days are lost per year due to cases of the common cold among children. These viruses have a significant impact on family life as well as healthcare systems, so it is important to understand what you can do to break this chain of infection responsibly.

Here are four simple but effective tips to help you avoid colds and flu.

- Teach your children to regularly wash their hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds. Hand washing reduces disease risk by 59%.
- If you are out of the house and do not have access to soap and water, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser
- Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, nose, or mouth with your hands
- Children can touch surfaces up to 300 times within just 30 minutes, so be sure to clean and disinfect surfaces in your home on a regular basis

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Consult your doctor or pharmacist for any medical advice.

18/06/2020

With your children going back to school after being at home for a long period, they will need to be prepared for re-entering groups and social activity. You can help them to do so by educating them on how and when to wash their hands at school and at home. Hand washing can reduce the risk of communicable diseases by up to 59%.

Cold and flu viruses are spread easily among groups of people who are in close contact on a highly regular basis, such as families and children in schools or daycare centres.

These same studies show that the common cold virus can survive for up to 24 hours on hard surfaces, and for several hours on our hands, which could cause us to infect others.

It is important to practice good hygiene to maintain your health this winter.

17/06/2020

Healthy Lifestyle: Staying Active During Winter

Due to the lowering of the lockdown levels, more people are starting to become more active again, after a long period without much movement. This sudden increase in activity can cause you to experience pain and or discomfort in your muscles and joints.

To combat this pain effectively, topical patches such as Transact, can be used for any soft tissue injuries. These patches contain 40 mg of flurbiprofen per patch, delivering an accurate dose to the target site.

Flurbiprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and the patches make it more effective by offering a slow-release to the targeted area of pain. It lasts for up to twelve hours.

Return to your regular exercise without the stress of painful muscles. Learn more at https://www.transactrecovery.co.za/ today.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist for any medical advice.

09/06/2020

09/06/2020

Skin Health: How Can I Avoid Dry Hands During Cold Weather?

Want to keep your hands from becoming too dry this winter?

Moisturise your hands with gentle, fragrance free creams, especially after washing them. Try to wear gloves when you go outside into the cold to protect your skin, and apply cream to your hands at night before going to bed to wake up with beautifully soft skin.

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03/06/2020