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Drug Allergies
What Is a Drug Allergy? Well, Symptoms derived from a drug allergy usually begin with a very itchy rash soon after you ingest the medication. Other unpleasant things such as flushing and high fever, swelling of the throat, a drop in blood pressure and difficulty...
National HIV Testing Day
Today, in honor of National HIV Testing Day, The Druggist encourages you to get tested for HIV. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS.
The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. Many people with HIV don’t have any symptoms. In the United States, 1 in 8 people living with HIV don’t know they have it.
Even if you don’t feel sick, getting early treatment for HIV is important. Early treatment can help you live a longer, healthier life. Treatment can also make it less likely that you will pass HIV on to other people.
Am I at risk for HIV?
GET TESTED
More than 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV, and 1 in 8 people don’t know they have it. The good news is you can help change this spread the word about National HIV Testing Day on June 27.
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS. Many people with HIV don’t have any symptoms. The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested.
June 27th is National HIV Testing Day!!
Do you know your Rights?
When administering or ingesting medications, it is vital to remember the “Five Rights” of medication safety. Checking to make sure all “Five Rights” are in place before you give your patient a medication will help keep your patient safe and free from harm. The “Five...