The spring campaign for COVID shots are expected to roll out at the end of April or beginning of May, through the government. Flu shots will begin again mid October 2026.
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Bones are changing all the time. Normally, the body balances bone degradation with new bone formation. As we get older, this process changes and over time we experience bone loss. If the loss in bone density and quality is great, then we refer to this as osteoporosis. It usually progresses silently and without symptoms until a fracture occurs.
Body Mass Index (BMI) has been used for decades to determine obesity. A BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters. A BMI score between 18-24.9 is considered a normal BMI. A score between 25-29.9 is considered overweight, while a BMI greater than 30 would indicate obesity.
Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland located in the brain. The pineal gland senses light. In the absence of light, the body will produce more melatonin; while light will decrease melatonin production and start the waking process.
Measles is an airborne virus that is highly contagious, typically transmissible 4 days before the appearance of a rash until 4 days after the rash goes away. An infected person can spread it through breathing, coughing, or sneezing. Symptoms begin 10-14 days after exposure, usually beginning with runny nose, cough, red/watery eyes, and white spots inside the cheeks. A rash may start a little later on the face and upper neck, spreading over the entire body to feet, and fades after 3 days.
There is more to preventing osteoporosis and bone fractures than calcium supplements, but that’s as good a place to start as any. There are so many different types of calcium out there. Which one is right for me?
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Compression socks and stockings help your veins move blood up from your feet back to your heart to improve circulation, reduce leg pain and swelling, and ward off varicose veins.
Exercise Your Mind
Just as physical activity keeps your body strong, mental activity keeps your mind sharp and agile. Continue to learn and challenge yourself, and your brain will continue to grow, literally. An active brain produces new connections between nerve cells. This helps the brain store and retrieve information.
There are many different types of flu (or influenza) viruses. Three kinds of flu viruses are common among people today: Influenza A (H1N1) viruses, influenza A (H3N2) viruses, and influenza B viruses. Each year, scientists work together to decide which three (or four) strains of virus to include in the seasonal influenza vaccine. The World Health Organization will make recommendations to help countries decide which strains they should include in their annual flu vaccine.
SAANICH MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY
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