July chat with Managing Director, Georgina Twomey

The year is flying by. We are at the halfway mark of 2022 and close to the end of the cold and flu season.

Since the introduction of the Queensland Government free flu vaccination programs we have become very busy in the pharmacies. A massive shout out to our great team of pharmacists who have taken up the call to administer hundreds of flu and COVID vaccinations over these past few months.

We really appreciate your patience and understanding during this busy time for us all. After receiving a vaccination people can feel discomfort, fatigued, and/or nauseated. It’s also common to feel anxious about the idea of getting a needle so here are a few tips to feel better during the process:

  1. Eat something. Having something nutritious in your system beforehand can ease dizzy spells

and reduce other side effects. Choose a combination of unrefined carbs, healthy fats, and protein for extra recovery power. Afterwards, think about ginger tea, crackers, or chicken broth to ease nausea.

  1. Hydrate. Headaches are a common side-effect of any vaccination and drinking plenty of fluids can prevent them. Also, if you’re dehydrated it can heighten pain receptors since your body has to work harder to push blood cells without adequate fluids.
  2. Rest and recover. Some people feel the effects of a jab more than others. If you feel discomfort, you can ice the injection site. You should also avoid strenuous activity for a day or two, sleep it off, and if required take some over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin, acetaminophen (like Tylenol), or ibuprofen (like Chemists Own or Advil).

To deliver our prescriptions faster, Alive Pharmacy Group has been installing robotics to make the dispensing process more efficient. This means we can optimise prescription fulfilment while our pharmacists and pharmacy assistants spend more time helping our patients and the community. Business is busy as usual, and the health of our community never falls short from being our top priority. Enjoy the rest of Winter and stay healthy!

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