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34 PATY STATE/TERRITORY WINNERS Q+A with 2019 PATY state/territory winners In this month’s issue of Retail Pharmacy Assistants magazine, we chat with the 2019 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award state and territory winners about how to stay healthy during the cooler months. They give essential tips on getting through the cough and cold season – along with the COVID-19 pandemic – and share their go-to products for maintaining a healthy immune system. Kane Forbes, Victoria – Casterton Pharmacy What’s your advice for getting through the cough and cold season this autumn/winter? How can we stay healthy, considering also the COVID-19 pandemic? In winter, avoid coming out into the cold, and try to stay warm. Take immune boosters and continue physical exercise. \[Regarding\] COVID-19, all we need to do is follow the advice from the government so that it’s over sooner rather than later. If we adhere to these guidelines, we’ll all be fine. What are your go-to products for keeping a healthy immune system over the cooler months? Blackmores Vitamin C 1000, Echinacea & Zinc Effervescent to have with your breakfast each day. Bridgette Atkinson, Queensland – Babinda Pharmacy What’s your advice for getting through the cough and cold season this autumn/winter? How can we stay healthy, considering also the COVID-19 pandemic? Eat a variety of nutritious and delicious foods, and stay active and hydrated in these times. During COVID-19, wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 30 seconds, use alcohol-based hand rubs, maintain social distancing (minimum 1.5m) and avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. #StayHome What are your go-to products for keeping a healthy immune system over the cooler months? Definitely take \[Ethical Nutrients\] Immune Defence once daily. It has all the essentials in it to build up your immune system to help you fight colds and flu. Emilie Dalwood, South Australia – TerryWhite Chemmart Woodcroft Plaza What’s your advice for getting through the cough and cold season this autumn/winter? How can we stay healthy, considering also the COVID-19 pandemic? I think it’s time for us to slow down, and for a change, if we feel like we’re getting a bit sick and run down, we need to listen to our bodies and let them rest rather than mask symptoms and carry on. Eating a good diet of fresh RETAIL PHARMACY ASSISTANTS • MAY 2020