Who Should Get It: Universal vaccination is recommended, but it is especially critical for vulnerable groups, young children, pregnant women, older adults, and those with underlying chronic health conditions.
Children's Dosing: Children under 9 years old who are receiving the flu vaccine for the first time require two doses, spaced at least four weeks apart.
Timing: The flu vaccine takes about two weeks to provide full protection. It is ideally administered before the peak of the flu season to allow the body to build immunity.
Side Effects: Common side effects include mild soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site, as well as minor body aches or low-grade fever. It is important to know that you cannot get the flu from an inactivated flu sho
Bowel cancer often develops without any signs or symptoms. The cancer can grow in the bowel for years undetected before spreading to other parts of the body.
Very small amounts of blood can leak from these growths and pass into your faeces (poo). These tiny amounts of blood are not noticeable just by looking but may be detected with bowel screening.
A study by The Cancer Council Australia in 2017 highlighted that, screening for bowel cancer can reduce deaths from the disease between 15% and 25%.
Star Pharmacy has available Bowel Screening Kits supplied by Bowe-screen Australia or the Rotary Club. Please ask one of our friendly staff for one of these Take-at-Home Kits.
Our vision at Star Pharmacy is to offer “Better Health Solutions” with our advanced technology, extensive health services, experienced pharmacists, naturopath and trained staff we will assist you with all your primary health care needs.
