Celebrating a Tropical Christmas? Don’t Forget the Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine
‘This the season to be jolly, and what better way to celebrate than with a tropical Christmas? Imagine yourself on a sun-soaked beach, swaying palm trees, and gentle waves – the perfect backdrop for a holiday escape. However, amidst the joy and warmth, there’s a crucial aspect that often gets overlooked – safeguarding your health. […]
Can You Lower Cholesterol Without Medication?
If you just took a cholesterol blood test and the results indicate that you have high cholesterol, you might be wondering how to lower it. Your GP will likely recommend starting treatment with a prescription medication to lower dangerously high cholesterol to a safer range because the results happen faster than making lifestyle changes. However, […]
World Diabetes Day: Anna Pharmacy’s Commitment to Diabetes Education
Lifestyle diabetes is becoming an increasingly common problem in the UK, largely due to the obesity crisis. Nearly 90% of diabetes cases in the UK are Type 2 diabetes which is commonly referred to as lifestyle diabetes in the medical community. Since diabetes has risen to epic numbers in the UK and around the world, […]
The Link Between Men’s Health and Blood Testing: International Men’s Day Insights.
Each year, on November 19th, the world rallies together to campaign for International Men’s Day to bring awareness and raise money for men’s health and well-being issues. This includes men’s mental wellness, prostate cancer, and how the role of masculinity and being a man impacts your life. Statistically, men find it harder to ask for […]
Typhoid Vaccination for Kids: Protecting the Youngest Travellers
Vaccination against typhoid fever is highly recommended for children and adults who will be travelling and spending time in parts of the world where typhoid is still common. If you are travelling with young kids, you’ll want to make sure to protect the youngest travellers in your group. They can be at a higher risk […]
Rabies Vaccination Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction
If you are in a high-risk position of being exposed to rabies, schedule an appointment at an Anna Pharmacy Travel Clinic to get your rabies vaccination in Croydon, Wallington, Sutton, Hackbridge, and Carshalton. Many myths surround the ‘when and why’ of getting the rabies vaccination. In this article we are going to separate fact from […]
The Cholera Vaccine: Oral vs. Injectable – Which is Right for You?
Cholera is a bacterial disease caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacteria that affects your digestive system and can cause severe watery diarrhoea that quickly leads to dehydration which is fatal in many cases. Cholera is most common in Asia and Africa. Every year, it is estimated that there are nearly 1-4 million cases of Cholera […]
What is Rabies: Unravelling the Deadly Virus and Its Impact on Humans and Animals
Although rabies is 100 percent preventable with rabies vaccination, it is still an issue in more than 150 underdeveloped countries. Nearly 60,000 people worldwide die from rabies each year. Rabies is considered a zoonotic disease that can occur both in domestic and wild animals. Zoonotic refers to a disease that is transmitted from animals to […]
Oral Cholera Vaccines: A Game-Changer in Preventing Cholera Outbreaks
Cholera is an infectious gastrointestinal disease that can quickly become life-threatening if it’s not treated fast. This acute diarrhoeal infection is caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae which is typically acquired from drinking and using contaminated water. If you will be traveling, working, or living in an area with current cholera outbreaks, the best way […]
What Is The Difference Between Diarrhoea And Cholera?
Gastrointestinal problems (aka traveller’s diarrhoea) are a common occurrence for traveller’s, especially when travelling to developing countries without adequate sanitation. There are numerous conditions and diseases that cause diarrhoea including dysentery, food poisoning, cholera, and hepatitis A. Modern sanitation systems have pretty much wiped-out cholera breakouts in most countries. But cholera still exists in Haiti, […]