Tuesday, October 22, 2013

FLU SEASON IS HERE .....DO YOU KNOW THE SYMPTOMS ?

GET YOUR FLU SHOT AT HALLIDAY'S & KOIVISTO'S PHARMACY

Flu Symptoms & Severity

Influenza Symptoms

Influenza (also known as the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu is different from a cold. The flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:
  • Fever* or feeling feverish/chills
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headaches
  • Fatigue (tiredness)
  • Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
* It's important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.

Flu Complications

Most people who get influenza will recover in a few days to less than two weeks, but some people will develop complications (such as pneumonia) as a result of the flu, some of which can be life-threatening and result in death.
Pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus and ear infections are examples of complications from flu. The flu can make chronic health problems worse. For example, people with asthma may experience asthma attacks while they have the flu, and people with chronic congestive heart failure may experience worsening of this condition that is triggered by the flu.

People at Higher Risk from Flu

Anyone can get the flu (even healthy people), and serious problems related to flu can happen at any age, but some people are at higher risk of developing serious flu-related complications if they get sick. This includes people 65 years and older, people of any age with certain chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), pregnant women, and young children.

Flu Severity

Flu is unpredictable and how severe it is can vary widely from one season to the next depending on many things, including:
  • what flu viruses are spreading,
  • how much flu vaccine is available,
  • when vaccine is available,
  • how many people get vaccinated, and
  • how well the flu vaccine is matched to flu viruses that are causing illness.
Over a period of 31 seasons between 1976 and 2007, estimates of flu-associated deaths in the United States range from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people. During a regular flu season, about 90 percent of deaths occur in people 65 years and older.

 







Tuesday, October 1, 2013

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH




PLEASE JOIN US ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2013 ....FROM 9-4 .....AT HALLIDAY'S & KOIVISTO'S PHARMACY FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH !!

WE WILL BE COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR BOSOM BUDDIES SUPPORT GROUP.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month




PLEASE JOIN US FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2013 ...FROM 9-4 ....AT HALLIDAY'S & KOIVISTO'S PHARMACY FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!!

WE WILL BE COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR BOSOM BUDDIES SUPPORT GROUP.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

 
 
 
 
 
 
We had great fun with the ladies at the Breast Cancer Support Group at Mayo, thanks for letting us join your yoga class!
 
 
 

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Guess what is new to Halliday's & Koivisto's Pharmacy.........the new line of activewear from Amoena ! Check out this link or stop by the store and check it out in person.
http://www.amoena.us/Products/Amoena-Life
MAY IS NATIONAL ARTHRITIS AWARNESS MONTH AND HALLIDAY'S AND KOIVISTO'S PHARMCY SUPPORTS THIS CAUSE. LISTED BELOW ARE THE FACTS AND MYTHS ABOUT ARTHRITIS.

Advocacy, Dr. Patience White.

Face the Facts – Debunking the Myths
... Myth: Arthritis is a disease associated with aging. Fact: Arthritis can affect people of all ages. Two-thirds of people with arthritis are under the age of 65 and some of the most serious forms of arthritis occur in teenagers or people in their 20s and 30s.

  Myth: Only old people get arthritis. Fact: Children get arthritis, too. Nearly 300,000 children are affected by arthritis.
Myth: Knuckle cracking causes arthritis. Fact: Knuckle cracking can’t trigger arthritis, but it can stretch tissue and lead to discomfort.

  Myth: Arthritis is just aches and pains. Fact: Arthritis is a more frequent cause of activity limitation than heart disease, cancer or diabetes and causes work limitations for nearly one in three people in the U.S.

  Myth: Cold weather makes arthritis worse. Fact: There is no scientific evidence that a particular climate is better for people with arthritis, but changes in barometric pressure, often associated with inclement weather, may affect people with arthritis.

  Myth: There is nothing I can do about arthritis. I just have to “live with it.” Fact: Early diagnosis and management can prevent the long term pain and disability seen with many kinds of arthritis.

  Myth: Arthritis is one disease. Fact: There are more than 100 types of arthritis and knowing what type you have makes a difference in how to treat it.

It’s important to recognize the symptoms of arthritis early as many forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, can cause irreversible joint damage, often within the first two years of the disease. Osteoarthritis, the most common form, can develop within 10 years of a major joint injury.

As part of the Faces of Arthritis campaign, the Arthritis Foundation encourages people to raise awareness of this serious disease.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Varicose, Spider Veins and Compression Stockings.

Halliday's & Koivisto's Pharmacy carries a wide range of compression stockings that are used to treat many different leg problems, like varicose and spider veins!

What are varicose veins and spider veins?

Veins can bulge with pools of blood when they fail to circulate the blood properly. These visible and bulging veins, called varicose veins, are more common in the legs and thighs, but can dev...elop anywhere in the body.

Large varicose veins can be visible, bulging, palpable (can be felt by touching), long, and dilated (greater than 4 millimeters in diameter).

Small "spider veins" also can appear on the skin's surface. These may look like short, fine lines, "starburst" clusters, or a web-like maze. They are typically not palpable. Spider veins are most common in the thighs, ankles, and feet. They may also appear on the face. The medical term for spider veins is telangiectasias.
 
 
Tell us your experience with varicose/spider veins and compression stockings !

Wednesday, March 20, 2013


Halliday's customer Jeanine Cleyman is ready for summer in her new bathing suit from Amoena! 

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

March is DVT awareness month.
Each year, more than 600,000 Americans are affected by blood clots. Many of these blood clots are detectable, yet blood clot-related deaths account for more deaths in America than breast cancer or AIDS.


Halliday's Helathcare carries a wide range of compression garments in various sizes and colors.  We carry nationally known manufacturers that include Jobst, Juzo and Medi that come in ready to wear and custom made.  Carolyn Bass our certified fitter has over 25 years experience please call or stop by to get more information.