Demarco Pharmacy

Lyme disease can be serious. The best way to prevent it is to not get bitten by a blacklegged tick.

When heading outdoors, help avoid a bite by:
• Tucking your pants into your socks
• Wearing closed-toed shoes
• Opting for light-coloured clothing
• Doing a full-body check on yourself, your kids, and pets when you head indoors

Stop by the pharmacy for advice on how to correctly remove a tick in case someone in your household gets bitten.

Check out this downloadable pamphlet on Lyme disease prevention:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/lyme-pamphlet.html

During the hot, hazy days of summer, it’s important to pay attention to your body’s hydration needs. If you’re spending a lot of time outside, or you and your children are playing sports, and sweating heavily, you could be at risk of dehydration.
The signs of dehydration can include:
• Thirst
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Flushed skin
If you or someone you are with is showing signs of dehydration, get some liquids in right away. An electrolyte-infused water will help to replenish your body with depleted nutrients. Certain medications can increase your risk of dehydration. Ask our pharmacist for more information.

Today is World No To***co Day – and we are here to help you reach your goal of being smoke-free!

Our pharmacist can recommend the right type of ni****ne replacement therapy for you—including the patch, gum, lozenge, spray, or inhaler –– and explain how to use it, while also providing guidance on support services that are available.

If you are looking to make a change and go smoke-free, also check out Smoke Free Curious, an online hub of supports available for Canadian adults who want to quit smoking: https://www.smokefreecurious.ca/s/?language=en_US

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