Category: General

The History of the First Vaccine

1796 was a turning point in the history of vaccination, and it is associated with the name of the English doctor – E. Jenner. While practicing in the village, Jenner noticed that farmers working with cows infected with cowpox do not suffer from smallpox. Jenner suggested that the transferred smallpox was a defense against human, and decided to experiment on a revolutionary time. He injected a blood of a cowpox to a boy and proved that he was gained the…

Immunization: Schedule, Contraindications, Pros and Cons, and More

Even before the child is born, parents should find out what injections are given to newborns and make a joint decision about their need, because in the maternity hospital it will be necessary to sign either consent or rejection of them. Below you can find the immunization schedules for people of all ages and general recommendations on vaccination.

Yasmin – Effective Birth Control

Yasmin will not only prevent unwanted pregnancy but also have a positive impact on some other health conditions. And now my canadian pharmacy will pay attention to what is necessary to consider when taking this birth control pills. Before using Yasmin, it is recommended to undergo a thorough medical examination plus consultation with your doctor about the use of this contraceptive drug. Remember that you should be examined every 6 months in the case of frequent drug use. Please note…

Facts and Myths about Pneumonia

Winter is a time when a probability of catching respiratory tract infection increases by many times. Health care providers are aware of this tendency and try to prevent it or at least to prepare for the outbreak of flu or other acute respiratory viral infections. Modern pharmacology can significantly reduce the risk of illnesses development, but a careless attitude towards your own health often brings all doctors’ efforts to naught. Many people underestimate the threat and suffer diseases on the…

How to Quit Smoking?

This article of XL Pharmacy aims to answer a question of how to quit smoking cold turkey. Why “cold turkey”? because the biggest problem in giving up smoking, known to the majority of smokers, is not the process of “quitting”, but necessity not to smoke furthermore. Many who are able to endure the first week without cigarettes, but not all can refrain from smoking after quitting. The following factors may encourage people to start smoking again: stress; tedious wait; personal…