Hometown Pharmacy of Jackson

12/23/2025

Merry Christmas from us at Hometown Pharmacy!

12/23/2025

12/22/2025

According to the CDC, only 67% of people in the U.S. have sufficient levels of vitamin D. The only way to know for sure that you are deficient is to have your doctor test your vitamin D level through a blood draw, but here are some common risk factors that can cause deficiency.

12/19/2025

Over-the-counter medicines can be helpful in managing your cold and flu symptoms, but for babies and young children, they can have dangerous and even fatal side effects. Here's what to know about the safety of OTC medications for children.

12/15/2025

When you're not feeling well, the last thing you want to do is stand in the cough and cold aisle trying to decide which over-the-counter option you should purchase. Here's how a pharmacist can help simplify the process for you and be your OTC ally. We're always here to help! Speak with us to learn more the next time you're in the pharmacy.

12/12/2025

Your body needs vitamin D to help absorb calcium, build strong bones, and strengthen your immune system to fight off infectious bacteria and viruses. Here are the four main sources to know.

12/08/2025

During cold and flu season, a type of pneumonia known as walking pneumonia also becomes more common. Here's what parents should know about this respiratory illness, including what symptoms to watch for and how to prevent it from spreading.

12/05/2025

This winter, we're here to help you and your family get through cold and flu season without stopping or slowing down. Speak with our pharmacist the next time you pick up your prescriptions to learn more about how we can help.

12/01/2025

Between lowering temps and the busyness of the holiday season, you may find that you're starting to feel under the weather, and turn to over-the-counter cold and flu remedies. But you may notice they have some less-than-pleasant side effects. Learn more about how to avoid them so you can get back to feeling better.

11/28/2025

When you shop local and support small businesses, it helps our community in more ways than one. 💙 Thank you for shopping local during the holiday season and beyond!