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17/10/2025

Mylan HIV Self Test is now available in Watsons!

Check out via the Watsons PH App or simply drop by to the branch nearest you!

Know your HIV Status. Take the Self Test, NOW!

17/10/2025

Consistent with previous recommendations (WHO February 2024 recommendation, and September 2023 recommendation), it remains the opinion of the WHO influenza vaccine composition advisory committee that inclusion of a B/Yamagata lineage antigen in quadrivalent influenza vaccines is no longer warranted, and every effort should be made to exclude this component as soon as possible.1

Ask your doctor about the benefits of flu vaccination.

Reference:
1. https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/vcm-southern-hemisphere-recommendation-2025/202409_qanda_recommendation_final.pdf?sfvrsn=bd3d90b1_3

16/10/2025

The Mylan HIV Self Test is an accurate and convenient way to screen for HIV, providing results in 15 minutes. It is designed for user-friendly, at-home testing and is WHO prequalified with a reported accuracy of 99.8% for both sensitivity and specificity.

When testing for HIV, trust Mylan - the test device that is accurate and FDA approved.

Check it out through the following stores thru their online platforms:

MedExpress
Konsulta MD
South Star Drug
Rose Pharmacy
THOG Pharmacy
Lazada
Shopee
Now Serving
Luxecare by Loveyourself
PULSE Clinic Manila
HARA Clinic PH
Macdhebz Pharmacy and Medical Clinic

15/10/2025

Ang pagsasagawa ng mga mapanganib o “high risk” na gawain (unprotected s*x, s*x with multiple partners, etc.) at hindi regular na pagpapa-test para sa HIV ay hindi ini-rerekomenda sapagkat maraming tao ang hindi alam na sila ay may HIV. Ito ay maaaring magpapahintulot sa virus na maipasa nang hindi namamalayan sa ibang tao.

Ang regular na pagpapa-test ay importanteng bahagi ng pagpigil sa pagkalat ng sakit na ito, dahil ang hindi nagamot na HIV ay maaaring humantong sa mas malubhang sakit na may kaugnayan sa AIDS.

Inirerekomenda ang pagpapa-test para sa lahat ng aktibong seksuwal, lalo na kung marami kang naging partner na hindi mo alam ang kanilang s*xual history.

Ang Mylan HIV Self Test ay madaling gamitin, pribado, at ang resulta ay makukuha sa loob lamang sa loob ng 15 minuto.

Ito ay FDA approved at available online at in-store sa mga sumusunod:

MedExpress
Southstar Drug
Rose Pharmacy
Konsulta MD
THOG Pharmacy
Now Serving
Lazada
Shopee
Luxecare by Loveyourself
PULSE Clinic Manila
HARA Clinic PH
Macdhebz Pharmacy and Medical Clinic

14/10/2025

It's normal to feel anxious and afraid to test for HIV. But the earlier that someone is diagnosed as living with HIV, the earlier life-saving treatment can start. And the earlier that HIV treatment is started after infection, the better the outcome. People can live long and healthy lives with early detection of HIV and with proper treatment and care.

Don't be afraid to test for HIV. You are not alone, and you can still lead a full life even if you test positive.

Mylan HIV Self Test is the world’s 1st integrated blood based HIV self-test device that offers untrained users, simple at-home HIV screening test with result in just 15 minutes.
It is FDA approved with accuracy rate of 99.8% Sensitivity and 99.8% Specificity.

Mylan HIV Self Test is FDA approved and is available online and in-store from the following outlets:

MedExpress
Southstar Drug
Rose Pharmacy
Konsulta MD
THOG Pharmacy
Now Serving
Lazada
Shopee
Luxecare by Loveyourself
PULSE Clinic Manila
HARA Clinic PH
Macdhebz Pharmacy and Medical Clinic

13/10/2025

FLU CASES CONTINUE TO RISE IN THE PHILIPPINES.

Flu vaccines remain one of the most effective ways to prevent influenza and its complications.

Ask your doctor about the benefits of flu vaccination.

The Department of Education (DepEd) yesterday announced the suspension of face-to-face classes in all public schools in Metro Manila today and tomorrow amid increasing cases of influenza-like illnesses among learners and school personnel.

13/10/2025

One effective way to know for sure if you have HIV is to get tested. Mylan HIV Self Test is a simple at-home HIV screening test that provides accurate results in 15 minutes.

This allows an individual to self-test conveniently and discreetly at home – providing you your HIV status to finally clear you of any doubts that you may have.

Mylan HIV Self Test is FDA approved and is available on the following online stores:

MedExpress
Southstar Drug
Rose Pharmacy
Konsulta MD
THOG Pharmacy
Now Serving
Lazada
Shopee
Luxecare by Loveyourself
PULSE Clinic Manila
HARA Clinic PH
Macdhebz Pharmacy and Medical Clinic

10/10/2025

A powerful reminder that there is no health without mental health.

10/10/2025

‘Wag nang magbakasali pa at umasa sa chamba! Tandaan, ang pagsisisi ay palaging nasa huli.

Kaya’t maging maingat palagi lalo na sa iyong kalusugan. Bago um-awra, siguruhing nakapag-test muna ikaw at ang iyong partner. Ito ay upang maiwasan ang mahawa o makahawa ng HIV kung positibo man ang isa sa inyo.

Ang Mylan HIV Self Test ay madaling gamitin, pribado, at ang resulta ay makukuha sa loob lamang ng 15 minuto. Kaya mag-self test muna, bago um-awra!

Ang Mylan HIV Self Test ay FDA approved at mabibili online at in-store sa mga sumusunod:

MedExpress
Southstar Drug
Rose Pharmacy
Konsulta MD
THOG Pharmacy
Now Serving
Lazada
Shopee
Luxecare by Loveyourself
PULSE Clinic Manila
HARA Clinic PH
Macdhebz Pharmacy and Medical Clinic

10/10/2025

Flu can be more dangerous than the common cold for children. Children younger than 5 years old—especially those younger than 2—and children of any age with certain chronic health conditions, are at higher risk of developing potentially serious flu-related complications. Parents can help children fight flu by getting themselves and their children vaccinated against flu each year.1

The WHO recommends the use of trivalent influenza vaccines for 2025 flu season.2 Ask your doctor about the benefits of flu vaccines.

References:
1. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/children.html
2. https://www.who.int/news/item/29-09-2023-recommended-composition-of-influenza-virus-vaccines-for-use-in-the-2024-southern-hemisphere-influenza-season

08/10/2025

To protect yourself from HIV, consistently use condoms, take Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) if you are s*xually active and at high risk, avoid sharing needles, and get tested regularly for HIV and other s*xually transmitted infections (STIs).

Getting tested for HIV regularly helps you start treatment sooner, which improves your health and prevents AIDS, and also helps stop the spread of the virus by allowing you to take steps to protect others if you have HIV, or to prevent infection if you don't.

Knowing your status enables you to make informed decisions about your s*xual health and drug use to protect yourself and your partners.

Mylan HIV Self Test is FDA approved and is available in the following online stores:

MedExpress
South Star Drug
Rose Pharmacy
THOG Pharmacy
Lazada
Shopee
Now Serving
Luxecare by Loveyourself
PULSE Clinic Manila
HARA Clinic PH
Macdhebz Pharmacy and Medical Clinic

06/10/2025

Nakaka-chaka talaga ang stress, alam nyo yarn mga ‘teh.

Kaya huwag hayaang ang takot o pag-aalinlangan ang pumigil sa iyo na alamin ang estado ng iyong kalusugan!

Ang maagang HIV testing ay mahalagang hakbang upang malaman ang iyong status at masiguro na mabigyan ka ng tamang suporta, pangangalaga, at gabay na iyong kailangan.

Maaring gumamit ng Mylan HIV Self Test. Ito ay madaling gamitin, pribado, ang resulta ay makukuha sa loob lamang ng 15 minuto!

Ang Mylan HIV Self Test ay FDA approved at mabibili online at in-store sa mga sumusunod:

MedExpress
Southstar Drug
Rose Pharmacy
Konsulta MD
THOG Pharmacy
Now Serving
Lazada
Shopee
Luxecare by Loveyourself
PULSE Clinic Manila
HARA Clinic PH
Macdhebz Pharmacy and Medical Clinic