The text below is courtesy of Health NSW and was originally published in January, 2024. E-cigarettes are battery operated devices that heat a liquid (also known as e-liquid) to produce an aerosol that users inhale (often called vaping). E-cigarettes come in many shapes and sizes and can be made to look like everyday items including…
Moss Vale Community Pharmacy is delighted to have once again been nominated as a Finalist for the 10th year running in the pharmacy category of the Southern Highlands Local Business Awards. The Local Business Awards is a customer nominated and peer-reviewed recognition of outstanding businesses with the emphasis on the standard of service and professionalism…
What is the flu? Influenza (flu) is a contagious illness of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses. It can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications. Influenza is spread by contact with respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. What is the difference between a cold and the flu? Flu is not the…
The article below is a combination of articles from the Mayo Clinic, The Sleep Help Foundation Australia, and HealthLine Australia. We thank them for their courtesy. You can visit the relevant sites to view the original articles and for a wide range of other qualified health-related information. What Are Sleep Disorders? Sleep disorders are conditions…
The proprietor of Moss Vale Community Pharmacy, Maddi’ (Petrina) Parker, has been a Justice of the Peace for over twenty years. Maddi’ is available, by appointment in the store, to witness your legal documents in her official capacity. What is Justice of the Peace and What do they Do? A justice of the peace is typically…
We are most honored and humbled to be the recipients of the Southern Highlands Outstanding Pharmacy Business Award for the second year in a row! We were represented at the Gala Event by beautifully turned-out Jackie and Shane (pictured) who proudly accepted the award on behalf of our excellent team and valued local customers. The…
The article below is courtesy of Health Direct Australia. Please visit them for qualified advice on a wide range of health-related issues. If you suspect that you might have an Eating Disorder, please visit your local GP. What is an eating disorder? An eating disorder is a serious mental health condition that involves an unhealthy preoccupation with…
“Dementia” is an umbrella term used to describe a variety of cognitive diseases and conditions which develop as neurons in the brain die or stop functioning normally. This then leads to changes in memory, behaviour, and the ability to think clearly. “There is no sure way of preventing dementia. However, research has identified several risk…
Coronaviruses are a type of virus. There are many different kinds, and some cause disease. A coronavirus identified in 2019, SARS-CoV-2, has caused a pandemic of respiratory illness, called COVID-19. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW SOURCE OF TEXT BELOW JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY WITH THANKS COVID-19 COVID-19 is the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that…
Australian Resources https://kidney.org.au/ SOURCE OF ARTICLE https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ with thanks Chronic kidney disease is a slow and progressive loss of kidney function over a period of several years. Eventually, a person will develop permanent kidney failure. Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic renal failure, chronic renal disease, or chronic kidney failure, is much more widespread…
