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COVID-19 Vaccine – what are the side effects?
March 22, 2021 | by checkmymedicinesBy now, all of us know that vaccination for COVID-19 is not too far away but should we be worried about the side effects? Well, we know that all drugs have side effects and whilst we prefer medicines that cause the least problems for the patient – this may not always be possible. Importantly, it is easy to forget about the benefits of drug therapy (immunity to COVID-19 with the vaccine) by concentrating too much on its possible adverse effects.
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Treating early symptoms of the virus?
March 30, 2020 | by checkmymedicinesAll of us know what it is like to get sick with a “Cold or Flu” – we feel awful and usually get some of these signs or symptoms;
