L Cameron and Son Pharmacy

L Cameron & Son pharmacy can provide you Covid vaccine. No need to book an appointment. You can grab a jab .

If you are still waiting for you covid vaccine came to pharmacy and get your covid vaccine.

Please note we can not vaccinate 12-15 year old yet.

Click following link for more information

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-walk-in-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-site/profile/M4C7C?UserLatitude=50.772277030302547&UserLongitude=0.10263300979730088

Cameron and Sons - Find a walk-in coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination site Cameron and Sons - Find a walk-in coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination site

Covid vaccine available in uk.

mRNA vaccines: Pfizer/BioNTech; Moderna; CureVac

Adenoviral vector vaccines: University of Oxford/AstraZeneca; Janssen

Protein-based vaccines: Novavax; GSK/Sanofi

Illustration how each type of vaccine works.

For attention of all L. Cameron and son pharmacy patients. May we kindly request you to collect your medication from the pharmacy. If you are expecting your monthly prescription please come and collect it. We will hold your prescriptions for 2 months only then after we will return it to your surgery. You may have to re request your medication once we return to your surgery. Please help us to help you.

L Cameron and Son pharmacy wishing you all health, wealth, and happiness in the New Year ahead. Enjoy this special time of year with those you love, and may the Lord bless you all with a happy and healthy New Year.

It's true, Christmas can feel like a lot of work, particularly for mothers. But when you look back on all the Christmases in your life, you'll find you've created family traditions and lasting memories. Those memories, good and bad, are really what help to keep a family together over the long haul. Santa Claus is anyone who loves another and seeks to make them happy; who gives himself by thought or word or deed in every gift that he bestows.
L. Cameron Pharmacy wishing you all merry Christmas and all the best for during festive period.

Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄

Lateral flow tests (LFTs) also known as lateral flow immunochromatographic assays or rapid tests, are simple devices intended to detect the presence of a target substance in a liquid sample without the need for specialized and costly equipment.

LFTs operate on the same principles as the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA).

How to take the test:

Taking a lateral flow test usually involves taking a sample from the back of the throat near the tonsils and the nose, or from the nose only, using a swab.

The swab is dipped into an extraction solution. This is then dripped on to the device's paper pad, producing the reaction that gives the result.

The tests give a quick result, as the sample does not need to be sent to a lab.

Test Result:

Negative result: one line next to C shows the test is negative.

Void: no lines, or one line next to T, means the test is void. You will need to re-take with a fresh test kit.

Positive result: 2 lines, one next to C and one next to T, even faint lines, shows the test is positive.

Flu vaccination available at L Cameron pharmacy . No need to book an appointment. We serve first come first basis . If you haven’t had your flu jab , come to Cameon pharmacy. We have limited stock of under 65 year old and over 65 year old.

L Cameron & Son pharmacy will be providing Flu jab on Monday 6th December, between 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm. No booking required. Just come to pharmacy and you will get your flu jab. Please note that we have limited stock for under 65 year old and over 65 year old . We serve first come first basis.
If you haven’t had your flu vaccine yet, come to L Cameron & Son pharmacy and get your flu vaccine.

Covid: Who can have a booster jab and how can you get one? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55045639

Covid: Who can have a booster jab and how can you get one? All UK adults will be offered a Covid booster, the UK government has announced.

COVID BOOSTER :

If you have booked your covid booster vaccination with L Cameron & Son pharmacy and in any unforeseen circumstances if you are not able to attend your appointment please call 119 to cancel your appointment. This way it will give chance to other patients to book their appointment.

Please ring L Cameron & Son Pharmacy to check any daily availability slot for your covid booster dose.

Please note you have to have minimum 182 days (6 months) gap from your second dose of your covid vaccine.

We are doing our best to serve our local community and provide covid booster vaccination.

Who can get a COVID-19 booster vaccine:
Booster vaccine doses will be available on the NHS for people most at risk from COVID-19 who have had a 2nd dose of a vaccine at least 6 months ago (182 days).
To Book your appointment click following link:
https://www.nhs.uk/book-a.../do-you-have-an-nhs-number
Booster Covid Vaccine will be Pfizer.
L Cameron & Son pharmacy can help you to book your appointment for Covid Booster dose. We can do your 1st and 2nd dose of Pfizer Covid Vaccine.
Please note, Covid vaccine will be offer on appointment base only. If you need urgent vaccination call our professional staff who can help you in this matter.
You do not need to book appointment for your FLU Vaccination.
For more information call our professional staff about your COVID and FLU vaccination.

More than 6 million diabetes tests missed during the pandemic.
Over a 6-month period in 2020, more than 6.6 million diabetes tests were missed nationally, including 5.2 million diagnostic and 1.4 million monitoring HbA1c tests, according to a retrospective study presented at this year’s virtual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD).

It is estimated that 5–10% of patients with prediabetes convert to diabetes each year’,. ‘This suggests that tens of thousands of these patients are likely to become patients with full-blown diabetes across the UK because of the missed tests (Professor Fryer)

Ref: https://www.guidelines.co.uk/news/more-than-6-million-diabetes-tests-missed-during-the-pandemic/456366.article

Ask our professional staffs about blood sugar level and diabetes. Pharmacist can check your random blood sugar level in our pharmacy. No appointment needed. Contact our professional staff for more detail.

New data presented at the Global Breastfeeding and Lactation Symposium on 21–22 September 2021 suggest that antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are present in human breast milk for up to 10 months after infection with COVID-19.

Ref: https://www.guidelines.co.uk/news/covid-19-antibodies-are-present-in-breast-milk-for-up-to-10-months-after-infection/456375.article?fbclid=IwAR36BVNluRCW9kGEQkgOUNWeGS5u4Ngfy5CY_k0L5Jd5ScgzYmbqUZH3MG8

Pharmacy: Always trusted for your health” will be the theme of World Pharmacists Day on 25 September

Evidence indicates a significant association between trust in healthcare professionals and health outcomes for patients.

“Pharmacy has built up a reserve of trust over many years of caring, positive relationships, expertise and excellent practice, all delivered with consistency.

For many years, pharmacists have consistently been named among the top five most trusted professionals in national surveys.

Positive relationships: Our genuine interest in our patients and time taken to listen to their needs, as well as our extra efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, have helped us to establish meaningful connections and continue to build positive relationships.

Competency/expertise : We typically complete a four-year Master of Pharmacy degree or a doctorate in pharmacy, followed by a preregistration year/internship. Once registered, we undertake lifelong learning or further training to become more specialised.

Consistency : As the most accessible healthcare provider in many parts of the world, working in premises that operate longer working hours than many other healthcare facilities, we and our pharmacies are more able to demonstrate, consistently, our skills and caring.

Congratulations and thank you to all pharmacists on world pharmacist day .

Flu vaccine FLUARD:

FLUAD QUADRIVALENT is an inactivated influenza vaccine indicated for active immunization against influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and types B contained in the vaccine.

FLUAD QUADRIVALENT is approved for use in persons 65 years of age and older.

This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on the immune response elicited by FLUAD QUADRIVALENT.

Flu vaccination:-

Who can have the flu vaccine?

The flu vaccine is given free on the NHS to people who:

-are 50 and over (including those who'll be 50 by 31 March 2022).
-have certain health conditions.
-are pregnant.
-are in long-stay residential care
receive a carer's allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you get sick.
-live with someone who is more likely to get infections (such as someone who has HIV, has had a transplant or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis)
-frontline health or social care workers

Flu vaccine for people with long-term health conditions:-

The flu vaccine is offered free on the NHS to anyone with a serious long-term health condition, including:

-respiratory conditions, such as asthma (needing steroid inhaler or tablets), -chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and bronchitis
-diabetes
-heart conditions, such as coronary heart disease or heart failure
-being very overweight – a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above
-chronic kidney disease
-liver disease, such as hepatitis
-neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), or cerebral palsy
-a learning disability
-problems with your spleen, for example, sickle cell disease, or if you have had your spleen removed
-a weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or taking medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy.

L Cameron & son pharmacy can provide flu vaccination. No appointment needed. First come first basis service . Ask our professional staff for more information.
Don’t delay, get your flu jab today.

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We have flu vaccination is stock now . Get you flu shot today. No need to book appointment. Come to pharmacy, fill out form and get your flu vaccination. Anyone over 50 can get free flu vaccination . Under 50 year old with certain medical conditions can get free flu vaccination. Ask for our professional staff for more detail. We serve first come first basis .

Molluscum contagiosum:

Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection of childhood that causes localised clusters of umbilicated epidermal papules.

MC is generally a harmless condition that normally gets better in a few months without any specific treatment.

However, it's common for the condition to spread around the body, so it can take up to 18 months or more for the condition to clear completely.

Causes of molluscum contagiosum (MC):

MC is caused by a virus known as the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV).

This virus can be spread through:

-Close direct contact – such as touching the skin of an infected person
-Touching contaminated objects – such as towels, flannels, toys and clothes
-Sexual contact – this includes intimate physical contact as well as s*xual in*******se.

Prevention of molluscum contagiosum infection:-

Molluscum contagiosum is infectious while active. However, affected children and adults should continue to attend daycare, school, and work.

To reduce spread:

-Keep hands clean
-Avoid scratching or shaving
-Cover all visible lesions with clothing or watertight bandages
-Dispose of used bandages
-Do not share towels, clothing, or other personal effects
-Adults should practice safe s*x or abstinence.

For more information and treatment contact our professional staff. No appointment needed .

Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate.

Symptoms:

-a quivering or fluttering heartbeat
-General fatigue.
-Rapid and irregular heartbeat.
-Fluttering or “thumping” in the chest.
-Dizziness.
-Shortness of breath and anxiety.
-Weakness.
-Faintness or confusion.
-Fatigue when exercising.

Call 999 :

You have sudden chest pain that:

spreads to your arms, back, neck or jaw
makes your chest feel tight or heavy
also started with shortness of breath, sweating and feeling or being sick
lasts more than 15 minutes.

For more information on AF , ask our professional staff . No appointment needed .

Plantar fasciitis:

Plantar fasciitis is where you have pain on the bottom of your foot, around your heel and arch. You can usually ease the pain yourself, but see a GP if the pain does not improve within 2 weeks.

Do:-

-rest and raise your foot on a stool when you can
-put an ice pack (or bag of frozen peas) in a towel on the painful area for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours
-wear wide comfortable shoes with a low heel and soft sole
-use soft insoles or heel pads in your shoes
-regular gentle stretching exercises
exercises that do not put pressure on your feet, such as swimming
-take paracetamol.

Don’t:-

-do not take ibuprofen for the first 48 hours
-do not walk or stand for long periods
-do not wear high heels or tight pointy shoes
-do not wear flip-flops or backless slippers
-try not to walk barefoot on hard surfaces

Ask our professional staff for more information . No appointment needed.

Gallstones don't usually cause any symptoms. But if a gallstone blocks one of the bile ducts, it can cause sudden, severe abdominal pain, known as biliary colic.

Gallstones can cause sudden, severe abdominal pain that usually lasts 1 to 5 hours, although it can sometimes last just a few minutes.

The pain can be felt:

in the centre of your abdomen (tummy)
just under the ribs on your right-hand side – it may spread from here to your side or shoulder blade.

Other symptoms:-

Occasionally, gallstones can cause more serious problems if they obstruct the flow of bile for longer periods or move into other organs, such as the pancreas or small bowel.

If this happens, you may develop:

a high temperature of 38C or above
more persistent pain
a rapid heartbeat
yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice)
itchy skin
diarrhoea
chills or shivering attacks
confusion
a loss of appetite

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Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea — the clear, dome-shaped tissue on the front of your eye that covers the pupil and iris. Keratitis may or may not be associated with an infection. Noninfectious keratitis can be caused by a relatively minor injury, by wearing your contact lenses too long or by a foreign body in the eye. Infectious keratitis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

Symptoms:-
Signs and symptoms of keratitis include:

-Eye redness
-Eye pain
-Excess tears or other discharge from your eye.
-Difficulty opening your eyelid because of pain or irritation.
-Blurred vision
-Decreased vision
-Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
-A feeling that something is in your eye.

Prevention:-

If you wear contact lenses, proper use, cleaning and disinfecting can help prevent keratitis. Follow these tips:

Choose daily wear contacts, and take them out before going to sleep.
Wash, rinse and dry your hands thoroughly before handling your contacts.
Follow your eye care professional's recommendations for taking care of your lenses.
Use only sterile products that are made specifically for contact lens care, and use lens care products made for the type of lenses you wear.
Gently rub the lenses during cleaning to enhance the cleaning performance of the contact lens solutions. Avoid rough handling that might cause your lenses to become scratched.
Replace your contact lenses as recommended.
Replace your contact lens case every three to six months.
Discard the solution in the contact lens case each time you disinfect your lenses. Don't "top off" the old solution that's already in the case.
Don't wear contact lenses when you go swimming.

Aspirin may help fight aggressive breast cancer by making hard-to-treat tumours more responsive to anti-cancer drugs, doctors say.

A team at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust, in Manchester, are beginning a trial with triple-negative breast-cancer patients. They suspect it is aspirin's anti-inflammatory properties rather than its analgesic effect that gives the boost.

Animal studies have already shown encouraging results.

But it is too early to recommend people start taking it. More research is needed.

Reference: Aspirin may help treat aggressive breast cancer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-58229082

Aspirin may help treat aggressive breast cancer Doctors hope it could boost the anti-cancer power of other drugs to fight hard-to-treat tumours.

Scabies

Scabies is common and anyone can get it. It should be treated quickly to stop it spreading.

The symptoms of scabies are:

intense itching, especially at night
a raised rash or spots
The spots may look red. They are more difficult to see on dark skin, but you should be able to feel them.

Do:-

-wash all bedding and clothing in the house at 50C or higher on the first day of treatment.
-put clothing that cannot be washed in a sealed bag for 3 days until the mites die.
-stop babies and children sucking treatment from their hands by putting socks or mittens on them.

Don’t:-

-do not have s*x or close physical contact until you have completed the full course of treatment.
-do not share bedding, clothing or towels with someone with scabies.

Ask our professional staff for more information.

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Actinic keratoses (also called solar keratoses) are dry scaly patches of skin that have been damaged by the sun.

The patches are not usually serious. But there's a small chance they could become skin cancer, so it's important to avoid further damage to your skin.

See a GP if:-

-this is the first time you have noticed patches on your skin
-the patches begin to bleed, get bigger, change colour, feel tender or develop into a lump

It's important to get these skin changes checked, in case they could be caused by something more serious, such as skin cancer.

Do:-

-use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 before going out into the sun and reapply regularly
-wear a hat and clothing that fully covers your legs and arms when you're out in the sunlight

Don’t:-

-do not use sunlamps or sunbeds as these can also cause skin damage
-do not go into the sun between 11am and 3pm – this is when the sun is at its strongest.

If you have actinic keratoses it's important to avoid any further sun damage. This will stop you getting more skin patches and will lower your chance of getting skin cancer.

Earwax, also known by the medical term cerumen, is a brown, orange, red, yellowish or gray waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals. It protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and provides protection against bacteria, fungi, and water.

Don't try to dig it out:

Never attempt to dig out excessive or hardened earwax with available items, such as a paper clip, a cotton swab or a hairpin. You may push the wax farther into your ear and cause serious damage to the lining of your ear canal or eardrum.

Symptoms of earwax build-up include:

-hearing loss.
-earache or a feeling that your ears are blocked.
-ringing or buzzing in your ears (tinnitus).
-vertigo (feeling dizzy and sick).

Causes of earwax build-up:-

A build-up of earwax can happen if:

-you have narrow or damaged ear canals.
-you have lots of hair in your ear canals.
-you have a skin condition affecting your scalp or around your ear.
-you have inflammation of your ear canal (otitis externa or "swimmer’s ear").

Ask our professional staff for the more information on treatment for ear wax buildup. No appointment needed.

Why make saline nasal washing a part of your daily routine?

The air we breathe is often filled with polluting particulate matter and a host of viruses and bacteria - many of which are the cause of health concerns. Ever since the pandemic began, we have become much more conscious about our hygiene.

Since most disease-causing pathogens enter the body through our nose or mouth, it is imperative to take better care of them. Look at it this way - our nose, which acts as a filter for our body, is its first line of defence, and maintaining nasal hygiene can positively impact our overall health. This is why incorporating simple habits such as nasal washing can do wonders in keeping many respiratory health concerns at bay.

What is nasal washing, and why should you try it?

Nasal washing is the practice of cleansing your nasal passages with a saline spray. A saline spray washes out mucus, crusts, germs, and pollutants from your nose . And with natural ingredients like isotonic sea salt and glycerin, it can simultaneously help you clean and moisturise your nose.

Nasal washing with saline sprays such as aims to prevent these potential disease factors that can be present in the air and cause a simple cold or even more complex problems such as allergies and sinusitis (inflammation or swelling in the sinus tissues). It can also be used as adjuvant treatment for rhinosinusitis (inflammation of nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses).

It even gently cleanses the nasal cavity during a cold or allergic condition and soothes the nasal passage. Additionally, the spray based application offers better nasal coverage and is safe for anyone above the age of 2 years.
Regular use of saline nasal spray throughout the year can shield you against perennial infections or seasonal allergies. And taking care of your nasal health all year round may save you from experiencing nasal discomforts.

Ask our professional staff for more information.