many other conditions. Kowalchuk says that it’s not too early to prepare for a winter vacation. September is the ideal time to get the first hepatitis immunization shot for travel in March. According to Broderick, in many cases, there is virtually no wait time when someone comes to his pharmacy for immunization. An individual can have a short discussion with a pharmacist, decide that it’s a good time to get vaccinated, complete the required consent form, and have an injection in the private clinic room, all during the same visit. If you plan to have the shingles vaccine administered, Creighan says it’s wise to make an appointment, to ensure that the vaccine is in stock when you come for your injection. All immunizations done in PEI, including those at pharmacies, are documented in the provincial Drug Information System. This makes the information available to other authorized health professionals across the province.
▲ (L-R) Wally Kowalchuk, Karen Creighan, Jonathan Broderick
As flu season approaches, do what you can to protect yourself from the
coughing and sneezing, fever, aches and pains, fatigue, and weakness that the flu brings. Wash your hands, stay away from sick people, and visit your Pharmasave pharmacist in Cornwall, Montague, or Souris for a flu shot. To learn more about influenza, vaccinations, or pharmacy services, and to find store locations, hours of operation, and flyers, visit www.pharmasave.com.
Pharmasave Montague | 521 Main Street, Montague | 902.838.2561 Pharmasave Cornwall | 25 Meadowbank Road, Cornwall | 902.629.6870 Pharmasave Souris | 175 Main Street, Souris | 902.687.4104 www.pharmasave.com
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