Morriston Pharmacy

04/07/2026

Every summer, too many people are killed or injured in preventable water-related accidents. Keep your family safe at the beach, pool, and cottage this season with these tips:

Always watch children actively, even if they can swim
Avoid diving in home pools; enter feet first
Be cautious about swimming in currents – even strong swimmers can get caught up
Swimming skills alone aren’t always enough to keep you safe, or to save a life. Learn more about water safety from the Canadian Red Cross:

https://www.redcross.ca/training-and-certification/swimming-and-water-safety-tips-and-resources/swimming-boating-and-water-safety-tips/summer-water-safety

04/03/2026

Summer vacation is calling! But if you’re headed on a far-flung holiday, you should make sure you’re up to date on your travel vaccines.

Depending on where you are travelling, you could be at risk for many vaccine preventable illnesses. For many places, the immunizations you might need could include protection for hepatitis A, travellers’ diarrhea, and meningitis.

Read more about travel vaccines required for destinations around the globe: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/vaccines

03/31/2026

Pollinators like bees are vital to growing the foods we need, and most will ignore us if we leave them alone.

But do you know what to do when you or someone with you has been stung by a bee or wasp?

For most people, a sting is just painful. Dropping into the pharmacy for pain medications or an antihistamine can do the trick!

But for a few, it can be life-threatening. You may not know you're one of them until after you've been stung. A severe allergic reaction to bee stings (anaphylaxis) requires emergency treatment.

Talk with us to know the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, and what you can do to protect you and your family.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Morriston family ❄️🎄✨🎁

12/03/2025

Did you know that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often caused by smoking?

For anyone, quitting smoking has significant health benefits and should be considered as you work towards a healthier lifestyle. For those who smoke and are living with COPD, it is important that quitting smoking becomes part of your treatment plan.

The pharmacy team understands that quitting smoking can be difficult, and we want to help. When you are ready to quit, we can share information on ni****ne replacement therapy and prescription medications to curb cravings and answer any questions you might have.

11/25/2025

11/22/2025

A urinary tract infection (UTI) develops when microbes, like bacteria, get into your urinary system. This type of infection is very common, especially among women, but it can be quite uncomfortable.

If you have a UTI, you’re likely to experience some or all of the following symptoms:

Peeing often and having difficulty holding urine
Pain in the lower abdomen
Urine that’s cloudy, foul-smelling, and/or contains a small amount of blood
Stop by the pharmacy today if you have any concerns.

11/16/2025

Hemorrhoids are common and occur when the veins in the a**s and lower re**um become swollen and irritated. They can develop for many reasons, including pregnancy and older age. For many people, hemorrhoids can be very uncomfortable.

Ask our pharmacist for advice on how to manage hemorrhoids, including using over-the-counter treatments, such as topical creams, sitz baths and oral pain relievers, and when to see your doctor.

11/15/2025

Winter is coming, and so are eczema flare-ups for many living with the condition.

The itch that often is associated with eczema can be the hardest part of living with the condition. Consider these tips from the Eczema Society of Canada to help calm the itch:

Keep nails smooth and trimmed short to reduce damage from scratching.
Try a cool compress or take a cool bath or shower.
Try to reduce stress as much as possible. Find activities you enjoy and help you to relax.
The use of moisturizer may help to relieve dry skin and itch.
Learn more about eczema from the Eczema Society of Canada:

11/12/2025

If you roll your ankle during a jog or go too hard on a trail hike and have pain in your ankle, it may be possible that you have an ankle sprain or muscle strain.

Pain, inflammation, bruising and swelling are common signs of most sprains and strains. If you are experiencing these common signs, speak to our pharmacist for advice on how you can manage them and if you should see your doctor.

11/05/2025

Even during the coldest months of the year, our skin is still at risk of sun damage. Check out these three surprising facts to help you stay sun safe this season.

1/ UV strength doesn’t significantly decrease from summer to winter. If the sun is shining you are exposed to damaging rays, whether it’s +20°C or -20°C.

2/ The sun’s rays can pass through fog, haze, windows (including in the car) and reflect off snow.

3/ The Canadian Dermatology Association recommends applying a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to exposed skin daily, all year round.

11/04/2025

Cases of strep throat have peaked in recent months. Strep throat is caused by a bacteria and is treatable, but can be serious for young children, older adults and people who have a weak immune system.

Symptoms of strep throat can include:

Severe sore throat that comes on suddenly
Fever
Painful swallowing
Tiny red spots on back of the throat or roof of your mouth
Our pharmacist can advise on whether you should have a strep test to confirm. If you do have strep throat, you’ll need an antibiotic treatment.