HEALTH & WELLNESS
Pharmasave Offers Immunizations in Cornwall, Montague, and Souris
Words by Margaret Prouse Photos by Evan Ceretti
Again this year, through a government program, Pharmasave pharmacists are able to provide flu vaccine injections free of charge to anyone with a PEI health card.
It is important to get your flu shot between October and December, says Wally Kowalchuk, pharmacist and owner of Cornwall Pharmasave. With pharmacies offering flu shots in many Island towns and villages, Islanders can enjoy the convenience of being immunized in their own communities. Pharmasave pharmacies put down deep roots in Island communities. Besides doing business, they get to know Island residents personally, and support local causes and events. Jonathan Broderick, pharmacist and owner at Montague Pharmasave, explains, “The community gives a lot, and you want to give back as much as you can.” Souris Pharmasave, in operation since 1991, serves locals and visitors daily, providing regular and convenient access to a healthcare provider. Karen Creighan, owner of the Souris store, says, “We are here for you, seven days a week.”
Pharmacists at the PEI Pharmasave stores in Cornwall, Montague, and Souris take pride in getting to know customers and patients, as friends and neighbours, as well as providing them with pharmacy healthcare services. Advising on medications and immunizations is an important part of what community pharmacists do. “As trust develops,” says Broderick, “they are comfortable asking for advice.” Not only do they advise on immunizations, Island pharmacists can administer them as well. Pharmasave pharmacists in the three Island pharmacies are trained and certified in immunizations and injections, and can administer them in private clinic rooms on site. Again this year, through a government program, Pharmasave pharmacists are able to provide flu vaccine injections free of charge to anyone with a PEI health card. They can administer other immunizations, as well. Pharmacists in PEI are able to prescribe and administer vaccines for pneumonia, tetanus, hepatitis A and B, and
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