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Why vaccinations are important before becoming pregnant?

Vaccines teach your immune system how to recognize and destroy germs if you are ever exposed to them. They protect you and your baby from certain infections, some of which can cause:
- Birth defects
- Premature birth
- Miscarriage (losing a baby before birth)
- Death.
Vaccinations during pregnancy:
There are 2 types of vaccines:
1. Inactivated vaccines contain whole or parts of killing germs that cannot infect you. Examples include influenza and TdaP (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis)
2. Live attenuated vaccines contain bacteria or viruses that are weakened so that they cannot infect you. Examples include varicella and MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)

Vaccination against influenza (flu) during pregnancy is recommended for all women, especially during flu season (November to April).

Visit Medicure Plus Pharmacy today for any vaccination.

Shingles is a painful rash caused by reactivation of the same virus that causes chickenpox. 99% of people over 50 years of age are living with the virus that causes shingles. The individual lifetime risk of developing shingles is 1 in 3.

SHINGRIX is a Health Canada approved vaccine for the prevention of shingles (herpes zoster). It is a 2-dose series proven to be up to 90% effective at preventing shingles in clinical trials.

SHINGRIX is not used to prevent primary varicella infection (chickenpox).

The pharmacist at Medicure Plus Pharmacy can prescribe and also inject shingles vaccination
For all your self-care needs, visit Medicure Plus Pharmacy today.
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As temperatures continue to rise, it’s important to recognize the symptoms of sunburn and know how to protect yourself. Sunburns are the result of overexposure to UVB rays from the sun.

Tips to avoid sunburn:

1. Avoid the sun during peak hours of 10 am – 2 pm.
2. Seek shade.
3. Wear clothing with UPF protection (ultraviolet protection factor) UPF 50+ helps block 98% of UVA/UVB rays.
4. Wear sunglasses with UV protection.
5. Wear a wide-brimmed hat.
6. Always apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes before going outdoors, even on a cloudy day. It takes approximately 15 minutes for your skin to absorb the sunscreen and protect you.
7. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and other fluids so that you don't become dehydrated.

Some medications can increase the severity of skin reactions with sun or UV light. We at Medicure Plus pharmacy is knowledgeable of the medications that may be of concern - feel free to ask us.