Struggling with your mental health? Mental health is an essential aspect of overall well-being that encompasses emotional, psychological, and social functioning. It affects how we think, feel, and act, influencing how we handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions. Mental health is not merely the absence of mental illness; it’s about maintaining a state […]

Protecting Public Health: The Importance of Flu Vaccines in South Africa and Vaccination @ Alpha Pharm Pharmacies With the arrival of winter in South Africa comes the seasonal threat of the influenza virus, commonly known as “The Flu”. Whilst it is often dismissed as a minor inconvenience, the flu can have serious consequences, especially for […]

The Booster Vaccine, is it worth it post-lockdown?  Over 19,4 million South Africans are fully vaccinated against the SARS COVID-19 virus, which means that many of us are eligible for our booster shots. Many questions have been raised about the additional protection of a booster vaccine post-lockdown, like whether it is still advised or necessary […]

Every year the influenza or flu vaccine is made available to help protect you and your loved ones from contacting the flu or influenza virus. The flu vaccine can offer some protection from contacting the flu but does not fully protect you from catching it. The flu vaccine is available to most people under the […]

As the adage goes – it takes a village to raise a child and so too, importantly, it takes a community to secure their future. The recent looting and  unrest left many of our pharmacies vulnerable and our immediate action was to initiate the “Back For Good” campaign. There was no hesitation from the entire […]

    Health symptoms men should never ignore! Most men feel discouraged from talking about changes to their health in case they’re perceived as making a fuss, but the health consequences can be serious.   Here are some health symptoms men should never ignore:   Erectile Dysfunction:  Most men feel uncomfortable or don’t want to […]