(Carrick Pharmacy News) We talk a lot about COVID-19 prevention. But what about the treatments? There’s more than enough confusion on this topic. Let’s clear it up. Here are the COVID-19 treatments that are currently approved (fully approved or authorized for emergency use) by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) as of September 2022: …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Taking an active role in your health and health care is one of the best ways to improve your health and health outcomes. But how, exactly, do you do that? Start with these simple tips. Here are five ways to take a more active role in your health: 1. Inform Yourself Your …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Most of the public health focus has been on COVID-19 for the past two years, but the flu is still around. Here’s how you can stay safe. The good news is that many of the steps you take to prevent the flu are the same types of steps you’re already taking to …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to a company for selling illegal products. These particular products are flavored nicotine gummies. The company under fire is VPR Brands, LP (doing business as, “Krave Nic”). This is actually the first warning letter for this type of product according to the FDA. The gummies …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Can you put sunscreen on babies? It’s a question that comes up for many parents in the summer. Read on for the answer. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that sunscreen is not recommended for infants younger than 6 months old. The best way to protect your infant is …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) It’s time to head back to school. Do your children have all the required vaccines? Vaccines are required for school-age children in most schools. Here’s a guide to back-to-school vaccines for children of all ages. Ages 4 to 6 Children between the ages of 4 and 6 are usually just starting school, …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Backpack? Check. Books? Check. Pencils? Check. Health and safety? With the school year starting, there’s another thing not to forget: back-to-school medical needs. Here are some important health issues to be aware of as you get your children school-ready. Back Problems Even with lockers at school, increasing school loads are forcing children …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Health officials are warning about a virus that can be fatal to infants. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently warned that parechovirus was circulating in multiple US states. And while most children have been infected with parechovirus before they enter kindergarten, this virus can be particularly harmful to infants …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Is your child at risk for scoliosis? Here’s what you need to know about this condition. What Is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a disorder marked by a sideways curve in the spine. The most common type of scoliosis is “idiopathic,” which means the exact cause is not known. Scoliosis can happen to people …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Don’t let injuries and illnesses ruin the fun of swimming this summer. Practice the following tips to prevent illness and injury and keep your family safe. Recreational Water Illnesses and Swimming Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) are caused by germs in contaminated water in swimming pools, hot tubs and spas, water playgrounds, lakes, …
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