Medirite is among the first pharmacies in South Africa to offer the 2021 flu vaccine, retailing from just R109, ahead of the upcoming winter season. The seasonal flu vaccine available from Medirite, the chain of pharmacies conveniently located inside Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets, protects against four strains of flu. Although the vaccine will not protect against Covid-19, it will play an important role during the pandemic, says Lisa Giltrow, Senior Pharmacist at Medirite. “The flu vaccine … [Read more...] about MediRite pharmacy among the first to launch flu vaccine ahead of winter
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Winter is coming and so is flu season
Sniffles, sore throats and throbbing headaches - winter is coming, and unfortunately, so is the flu season. The good news is that prevention is better than cure and MediRite pharmacies, conveniently located in selected Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets across South Africa, have stocked up on vaccines ahead of the flu season. Annual vaccinations can reduce your chances of getting the flu, or at least the severity of symptoms if you do catch it, so get yours now at any of the almost 150 … [Read more...] about Winter is coming and so is flu season
MediRite offers FREE blood sugar tests for World Diabetes Day
MediRite pharmacies across South Africa will be offering FREE blood sugar tests between 9 and 14 November in support of World Diabetes Day on 14 November. To make use of this free service, customers are urged to make an appointment at their nearest MediRite, where a friendly and qualified pharmacist will administer the blood sugar test. “There were approximately 3.5 million cases of diabetes in South Africa in 2016. Diabetes now kills more people than HIV/AIDS and cancer together,” says … [Read more...] about MediRite offers FREE blood sugar tests for World Diabetes Day
