Vital Pharmacies

Congratulations to Donagh O'Sullivan and the whole team at Annagry Pharmacy, Donegal, on a fantastic rebrand event last week! Joined by so many of their customers and supporters, the team was also celebrating an amazing 17 years in business. They received an overwhelming amount of messages of support from their community, and it sure looks like everyone really enjoyed the day. We are sure you will join us in wishing Donagh and Annagry Pharmacy team the very best of luck in their new store 😊

We've lots of pharmacies celebrating their fabulous new Vital-branded stores at the moment. Last week, Joanne Hynes and team officially opening their new-look Hynes Pharmacy in Ballinrobe. And the celebrations were even more exciting as they marked their 30 Year anniversary! Midwest Radio carried out a mobile broadcast at the store and 30 Prizes were given away. And there was plenty of cake, of course 😁

Thanks to the many loyal customers who showed up to support the Hynes Pharmacy team in their wonderful new store!

Joanne Hynes Pharmacy

Have you booked your Flu Vaccination yet?

Vaccination is not only about protecting you; it's also about protecting more vulnerable people around you who might become very ill if they contract the flu virus.

Vaccination is available FREE if you:
🟪 Are aged 65 years and over
🟪 Have a chronic health condition
🟪 Are pregnant

Vaccination is also available free for children aged 2 - 17 years.

Our graphic highlights HSE advice about who needs a flu vaccine this year and why. But your local vaccinating pharmacy team can answer any questions you have, and confirm if you are eligible for free flu vaccination this year.

☂ Let's Protect Each Other this Winter

8 Ways to Beat a Common Cold!

We're seeing lots of people bogged down with symptoms of colds. And we all know that there is sadly no cure for it. But you can manage the symptoms, and take steps to help your body fight the virus.

Swipe through our graphics for our Top Tips for dealing with a cold. And as always, you know where we are if you need advice about what remedies will best soothe your symptoms ☺️

A new month and a new selection of Special Offers!

Save up to 30% on some great products to help get you fighting-fit to defend against those Winter bugs ❄️

Offers are available in participating branches until 2nd November or while stocks last!

Huge congratulations to Peter and the whole team at Cloughjordan Vital Pharmacy on their recent rebrand event!

Celebrating their newly-branded Vital Pharmacies store, attendees were treated to special offers, prizes, and of course plenty of cake!

Well done to the whole team on such a wonderful event. It is obvious how much you are valued by the Cloughjordan community. We wish you the very best of luck with your gorgeous new-look store ☺️

Book your Winter Vaccinations Online!

Did you know, you can book your appointment for Flu or COVID-19 Vaccination online? Choose a time that suits you at your chosen pharmacy, and fill in your information in advance, saving you time at your appointment.

Book online at www.vitalpharmacies.ie or use the Vital Pharmacies App.

Let's Protect Each Other this Winter ☂️

8 Hygiene Tips for School-Goers!

We're heading into cold and flu season. Preventing infection in the classroom is vastly improved when children are aware of proper hygiene techniques. Check out our graphics for our Top Tips for your kids. And you know where we are if you need advice on products to boost their immune systems 🚸

Let's start thinking about Winter-Proofing Your Skin!

Okay, right now, you might be looking out the window at at clear Autumn skies, with the sun shining and a temperature somewhere between 15 and 19 degrees (that's what Met Éireann had forecasted when we wrote this!).

However, let's not kid ourselves - colder temperatures are just around the corner. And they can play havoc with our skin. Aside from the reduced temperature, central heating, damp conditions and heavy clothing can all drastically affect the condition of our skin.

Check out our graphics to learn our Top 5 Tips for Winter-Proofing your skin. But we urge you not to rely on this info only - your best bet is to have a chat with your local Vital Pharmacy team about what changes you should make to your skin care routine to counter-act the impending effects of winter.

Don't say we didn't warn you!

Today is World Pharmacists' Day!

Every day, pharmacists across the world address critical health needs. World Pharmacists' Day is our opportunity to celebrate and make visible the profession’s contributions to better health outcomes. It is also a time to advocate for the full integration of pharmacists into health strategies, and to remind governments, institutions, and stakeholders that investing in pharmacists is investing in a healthier future for all.

We'd like to personally thank all of our pharmacists for their ongoing contribution and commitment to the health and well being of every single one of our patients and customers. And also acknowledge their ongoing efforts in enhancing the skills of their pharmacy teams.