Experts call on Manitoba to cover the costs of shingles vaccine
While provinces like Ontario and Alberta cover the cost for the viruses vaccine, Manitobans are forced to pay out of pocket. Something experts say needs to change if the Province is to better protect it's residents. Kurt Black reports.
Advocates hoping for national pharmacare plan to be implemented soon
While a national pharmacare plan to cover the cost of contraceptives and diabetes medication is being welcomed, advocates here in Manitoba are hoping the plan is comprehensive and arrives soon. Edward Djan has more.
Canadians underestimating shingles risk
A new survey from Leger found that many 50+ Canadians underestimate or don't understand their risk of getting shingles. Pharmacist Tim Smith from @PharmacistsMB talked to us about symptoms and prevention.
Medication shortage could mean a rough flu season for some Manitobans, pharmacist says
Empty shelves of children's pain relief medicine are seen at a Toronto pharmacy on Aug. 17, 2022. Five months later, people across the country are struggling to find adult cold, cough and flu medications, right on the heels of a children's fever and ...