Chickenpox, for most of us, is remembered as a nasty childhood itch lasting a few days and it’s gone. For a minority it’s more serious, even life-threatening, but a vaccine is available to protect this population.  Chickenpox is a common, preventable infection caused by the varicella-zoster (VZV) which, in the vast majority of cases, causes … Continued

Irish community pharmacies are preparing to play an active role in the COVID booster and flu vaccination campaigns which are due to begin in the coming weeks. Seasonal flu vaccination and COVID-19 booster shots are set to be made available as we approach the winter, providing dual protection against these two serious respiratory viruses.  Dermot … Continued