Preventing Diseases Through Immunizations
Germs and viruses are all around us. We cannot see them but they exist and just there hanging in the air. These germs and viruses are responsible for common illnesses such as cold, flu, strep throat, tuberculosis, and some other infectious diseases. There may be prescription medications that can help treat these diseases, but prevention … Continue reading
Convincing Your Child to Take Their Medicine
If you ask parents about how their child would react to taking their medications, most of them would say that they’ll cry, get mad, or simply avoid it. It is not easy to convince them but you need to because it’s for their own good. Prescription medications don’t have the best taste and smell, too … Continue reading
A New Approach to Vaccines
mRNA vaccines (a.k.a messenger RNA vaccines) are some of the first authorized COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. These are a new type of vaccine developed to protect against infectious diseases. Traditionally, to trigger an immune response, most vaccines put a weakened or inactive germ into our bodies. With mRNA vaccines, however, this is no … Continue reading
Jumpstart Your Heart Health with These Simple Steps
COVID-19 has effectively overshadowed the affliction that remains the leading cause of death in the United States, heart disease. According to a study issued by Harvard Health Publishing, at least twice as many Americans died from cardiovascular causes as those who died from SARS-CoV-2 complications. We at LowCost Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy in Ohio, encourage … Continue reading
Why You Shouldn’t Miss Your Immunizations
With the rise of people foregoing vaccinations in recent years, there has also been a resurgence of viruses and diseases such as measles and whooping cough. These are diseases that can be fatal and commonly infect children, but they are easily preventable through vaccinations. As a pharmacy in Cleveland, Ohio we often encourage our clients … Continue reading
Multivitamins – Do You Actually Need Them?
We often associate multivitamins with essential supplements. These have gained popularity for the belief that they can improve health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and can compensate for poor eating habits. However, are these claims actually true? As a pharmacy in Cleveland, Ohio we get asked these questions often. While the answer to this … Continue reading