Ask the Pharmacist

First, I want to commend you for being proactive in seeking advice to protect yourself before traveling. Fifty to 75 percent of all travelers become ill while traveling outside of the United States. Most travelers do not seek advice before their trip and do not have upto-date immunizations, and very few carry an antibiotic with them for travelers’ diarrhea. So, by seeking advice, you are taking the first step to not have your vacation ruined by illness.

I would recommend visiting a travel health specialist who can do an assessment specific to where, when, and why you are traveling; what you will be doing when you get there; and whom you will be traveling with or visiting. The travel specialist reviews this information along with your medical history and makes recommendations for immunizations, prescription medications, over-thecounter medications, and other necessary products, including insect repellant, mosquito netting, and water purifiers. A certified travel pharmacist can furnish everything to you as well, including administering immunizations, such as those for Hepatitis A & B, typhoid, and yellow fever. A certified pharmacist can provide the medications needed to prevent malaria or altitude sickness without a physician’s prescription. The pharmacist can also make you aware of any travel alerts in your destination and may discuss travelers’ insurance. As you can see, there is a lot to consider when it comes to your health when you are traveling outside the United States. It is important to plan for unexpected events as much as possible. Doing so can help you get quality health care or avoid being stranded at a destination—so you can relax and enjoy international travel once again.

Calabasas Hosts Earth Day Celebration

Brenda Johnson, R.Ph. Calabasas Pharmacy Owner

Inside Gelson’s Market

22277 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas

M – F: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

P: 818.223.8656 F: 818.223.8750 calabasaspharmacy.com

On April 23, the City of Calabasas held its Earth Day Celebration/Green Expo at Las Virgenes Creek, attracting a significant turnout. Fifty exhibitors from Los Angeles and Ventura counties participated in the event, showcasing their products and services to promote eco-friendliness and cost-saving measures. The festival aimed to educate, celebrate, and inspire action for the protection of the natural world. Attendees were treated to a variety of offerings, including educational activities for children designed to be both educational and entertaining, teaching kids about the environment in an interactive manner. Exhibitors provided valuable information on the benefits of environmentally conscious practices, such as energy conservation. The event inspired many businesses and individuals to make lifestyle changes to protect our planet.

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Her mission is to provide expert, thorough, nurturing medical care in collaboration with other professionals in nutrition, psychology, and psychiatry to holistically heal her unique patients.