Apollon Pharmacy
698 Danforth Ave M4J1L1 Toronto, ON, Canada

Apollon Pharmacy is taking some measures in our pharmacy to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. We ask all of our patients to call us at 416.463.1195 to order their prescriptions so they can be ready for pick up or request a delivery. Following the Government of Canada guidelines about social distancing, only 1 patient is allowed in the pharmacy at a time. The pharmacy is only open for prescription pick up and drop off. We have installed glass shields at the cash of the pharmac...y for our patient’s and our staff’s safety. Stay home and stay safe.

What is the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Novel coronaviruses are new strains of coronaviruses that have not been previously identified in humans. A novel coronavirus has emerged in Wuhan, China which is called the 2019 Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19. Signs and Symptoms... In general, human coronaviruses commonly cause mild but occasionally more severe respiratory infections. It is estimated that they cause about 15% of common colds. Coronaviruses can also cause more severe illness, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). Some of the symptoms of COVID-19 include: Fever Cough Muscle aches and tiredness Difficulty breathing Less commonly: sore throat, headache and diarrhea have been reported. Older patients and those with chronic medical conditions may be at higher risk for severe illness. Diagnosis and Testing In general, coronavirus infections are diagnosed by a healthcare provider based on signs, symptoms, and laboratory tests. Travel history is also important. There is a specific test for COVID-19 to confirm the infection if it is suspected. Treatment There is no specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19. People ill with COVID-19 should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. People with more severe illness may require hospitalization. Prevention There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Prevention measures include: Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are ill. Stay home when you are ill. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then immediately throw the tissue in the garbage and clean your hands. If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve or arm. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a household cleaner. See more

Starting this week our pharmacist owner, George Christopoulos, will be writing a weekly article in the Hellas Newspaper (published every Friday). Grab your copy of the paper from our pharmacy or read the online version at Hellas News Canada & US

We are proud sponsors of the theatrical production by Ekfrassi Performing and Expressive Arts Kontylenia featuring local talent. If you don’t have plans this weekend check it out. Limited tickets are still available.

Here is some advice for our patients regarding the Corona Virus