April 2019 | BerwickPharmacy knowledge & expertise

We need to continue to immunise against measles

Health & Wellness

23-04-2019

Measles is a contagious viral illness that causes a skin rash and fever. Serious and sometimes fatal complications include pneumonia and encephalitis (brain inflammation). Measles is also known as rubeola, not to be confused with rubella (German measles). Worldwide, measles is the fifth highest cause of illness and death in children.Measles is rare in Australia because of the widespread use of the measles vaccine. It is important to continue immunising children in Australia, because there is a risk that the infection can be brought in by people arriving or returning from overseas. Read More >

Fabulous Double Wear Stay-In-Place Flawless Wear Concealer by Estee Lauder

Kiana Beauty Blog

If we can’t have perfect skin, at least we can have a fabulous concealer.

Double Wear Stay-In-Place Flawless Wear Concealer gives 15 hours coverage, so you look fresh all day.

Available online now and instore at Berwick Pharmacy. Free shipping on orders over $50. Afterpay available.

📸 pic via Estee Lauder

National Heart Week 28 April – 4 May 2019

Health Weeks

Heart Week is an opportunity for health professionals and the Australian public to start a conversation about heart health and the steps needed to reduce the risk of heart disease.

In 2019, Heart Week is celebrated from 28 April–4 May. It will focus on the importance of having a heart health check.

In particular we are focusing on:

Heart health checks and what they involve
Which patients should have a heart health check and why
What steps patients can take to manage their risk of heart disease and stroke.

We are open on Anzac Day

Pharmacy news

We know we’ve just gotten through Easter, but here’s a reminder that we open 10am to 4pm this Thursday for Anzac Day.

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Congrats to Glenda and Trish

Beauty News

19-04-2019

Congratulations to Glenda, who celebrated her 25th anniversary of working with the Estée Lauder brand on Monday!

She is pictured here, with Dora, Robyn, Penny, Janine and Rosa, from the Victorian Estée Lauder offices, who came to Berwick Pharmacy to commemorate this special occasion.

On Friday 10th May, we will be celebrating Glenda’s anniversary, plus Trish’s 25 year anniversary of working at Berwick Pharmacy.

There will be special offers, bonus lucky dip gifts, and a visit from Corinne Jones . See our beauty team for further details.

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Get your flu shot at Berwick Pharmacy

Our Pharmacy Services

Protect yourself from the flu! 🤧
Flu vaccines are now available at Berwick Pharmacy.

Available for people aged 16 years and over. No appointments necessary. Subject to availability of trained pharmacist. Cost $25 per person.

People who fulfill high risk criteria may obtain their flu vaccine from their GP when available, and this may be bulk-billed. These are also available at Berwick Pharmacy at an administration cost of $15.

For more information, please speak to one of our pharmacists.

Our defibrillator located at Berwick Pharmacy

Health Weeks

16-04-2019

Did you know we have a cardiac defibrillator (or AED) available for public use at Berwick Pharmacy?

It was donated by an oh-so-considerate member of our community a few years ago.

It is available to use for people having a Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

The defibrillator analyses the heart rhythm. If it detects an abnormal rhythm, it decides whether a shock is required. Using the AED attempts to shock the heart back into normal rhythm.

Every minute counts in a heart attack. The chance of survival doubles if someone is defibrillates before paramedics arrive on scene.

So although we seriously hope you or your loved ones will never need to use it, keep in mind that Berwick Pharmacy has an AED available for use.