(Carrick Pharmacy News) The Fourth is about fun and celebrating independence. But it should also be about health and safety. Here’s how to make sure your family celebrates safely with grilling and fireworks. Fireworks Safety Fireworks can be dangerous, especially if they’re not handled with care. Fireworks can and do cause injuries to the eyes and …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) It’s summer — a time to be outside and enjoy nature. But mosquitoes, as always, will make an appearance. In addition to being annoying and causing you to itch, mosquitoes can spread certain viruses. Infected mosquitoes can spread dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses. Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn its approval of a lymphoma medication due to safety concerns. The agency announced that it was withdrawing its approval of Ukoniq (umbralisib) due to a possible increased risk of death associated with its use. In early 2021, this medication received accelerated approval to …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The sun is shining, the swimmers are splashing and the kids are hitting the playgrounds. Don’t let injuries and illnesses ruin the summer fun. A) Heat-Related Illnesses It’s summer time, and that means sun and heat. If you aren’t careful, the summer heat can lead to heat-related illnesses. Infants and children up …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Health officials have finally approved COVID-19 vaccines for use in young children. After evaluating the safety and effectiveness of two of the most common COVID-19 vaccines, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the vaccines to expand their use to children as young as 6 …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) You asked and we answered. Find out the answers to three common questions pharmacists receive. 1) What does it mean when you keep having sinus colds, even during the summer? Having a cold can be quite a nuisance, but fortunately, there are many over-the-counter remedies to treat the symptoms. Proper hygiene, including …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Have you heard about the bug-borne disease that can last for months or years and infects hundreds of thousands of Americans annually? It’s called Lyme disease. This tick-borne illness is on the rise in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that roughly 476,000 Americans contract the illness each …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) If you’re the parent of an infant, you already know: There’s a formula shortage. And health officials are advising against making your own. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning against homemade infant formula because it could pose serious health risks to infants. This recommendation is a relatively longstanding one, …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Unfortunately, the pandemic isn’t over yet. Health officials are still updating travel recommendations as conditions change. This most recent update may come as a surprise to those who were happy to see the end of the mask mandate for public transportation. Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) tests may come with some risks. That’s according to a recent warning from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). To be clear, the FDA isn’t saying that these non-invasive tests — which usually involve nothing more than a blood draw and some testing in a lab — …
