Hepatitis B Vaccination Service

What is it? Hepatitis B is a viral infection which is spread through infected blood and bodily fluids. It is often contracted through sexual activity or blood contact with an infected individual. Hepatitis B is 100 times more infectious than HIV. Countries at risk… Countries at risk Hepatitis B occurs worldwide but higher risk areas include […]

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccination Service

WHAT IS RSV? Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious. Infants and older adults are more likely to develop severe RSV and need hospitalisation. The virus tends to have a seasonal transmission […]

Covid Vaccination Service

  During the height of the pandemic, Covid vaccinations were widely available through the NHS. Now, NHS Covid vaccines are primarily offered to adults aged 75 and over, people with weakened immune systems, or residents of care homes. At Dears Pharmacy, we provide a private Covid vaccination service across Edinburgh and Fife, allowing you to […]

Dengue Fever Vaccination Service

Introduction Dengue fever is a prevalent mosquito-borne disease that affects millions of people worldwide. While there is no specific treatment for this viral infection, prevention through vaccination can play a critical role in reducing its spread and severity. In this blog post, we will delve into the various aspects of dengue fever vaccination, its benefits, […]

Yellow Fever Vaccination Service

What is it? Yellow fever is a serious and sometimes fatal viral disease that is spread through the bite of certain types of mosquito, but mainly the Aedes aegypti species. The vast majority of all yellow fever instances are in sub-Saharan Africa (countries to the south of the Sahara), however yellow fever is endemic in […]