Vaccines, Residence Life & Staying Healthy This School Year

As students prepare for a new school year, there's one important item that shouldn't be overlooked: vaccines. In this episode of Pharmacy Q+A, PANS' Tristan Park and Pharmacist Pam Kennedy discuss how families can check immunization records, what parents should know about school-based vaccines, and why the MenB vaccine is an important consideration for students heading to college or university residence for the first time. Plus, they answer listener questions about prescription renewals, tick bites and Lyme disease prevention, and how pharmacists can help manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Whether you're sending a child back to school, helping a student move into residence, or simply looking to stay up to date on your vaccinations, this episode offers practical advice to help you and your family stay healthy this fall.Have a question for a future episode? Email podcast@pans.ns.ca, leave a voice note at (902) 422-9583 x109, or send us a DM on socials.DISCLAIMERThis podcast is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. Listeners are encouraged to speak with their healthcare provider if they have any questions or concerns about their health.