Altru Chemists

Who else is feeling the change in the weather already? We're fully stocked and ready for whatever the challenge with a full shelf of elderberry syrups, throat lozenges, shower tablets to open up the sinuses, and one of our personal favorite @firecidervinegar ! This apple cider vinegar-based tonic is what we all use during the sick season to keep the gunk out. Take a daily shot, add it to your salads or beverages, and increase intake when you're feeling the funk. It's pa...cked with a bunch of incredible anti-inflammatory, immunity-boosting goodness like fruit juices, honey (there's a honey free Certified Vegan option too!), garlic, turmeric and more! We have flu shots here at Altru Chemists. They are $0 co-pay with most insurances or $30 if you are paying out of pocket! FLU SHOTS + COVID TESTING WALK-INS or book an appointment at ALTRURX.COM Call us for free delivery (718)349-9009 Connect with @altruchemists for RX questions. #altruchemists #itsaltru #nycpharmacy #acv #greenpointpharmacy #greenpoint #firecider #brooklyn #lic #queens #honey#nyc #newyork #manhattan #williamsburg #health #wellness #life #rx #drugstorebeauty #healthylifestyle #happiness #bklyn #greenpointers #greenpointbrooklyn #covid #covid19 #covidtesting #flushot

COVID-19 + IMMUNITY The hope is that people who've been exposed to COVID-19 will have immunity to it. When you have immunity, your body can recognize and fight off the virus that causes COVID-19. According to JAMA antibodies last atleast four months. It's also possible that people who've had COVID-19 can get sick again -- and maybe infect other people. Re-infection might be milder and asymptomatic. There have been limited reports thus far of confirmed cases of re-infection.... HOW DO WE BECOME IMMUNE? When germs enter your body, your immune system springs into action. Here's how it works: Bacteria and viruses like the one that causes COVID-19 have proteins called antigens on their surfaces. Each type of germ has its own unique antigen. White blood cells of your immune system make proteins called antibodies to fight the antigen. Antibodies attach to antigens the way a key fits into a lock, and they destroy the invading germ. Once you've been exposed to a virus, your body makes memory cells. If you're exposed to that same virus again, these cells recognize it. They tell your immune system to make antibodies against it. Vaccines work in much the same way. They expose your body to an antigen that trains your immune system to fight that germ in the future. Because vaccines contain weakened or killed versions of viruses, you become immune without getting sick. Since immunity to COVID-19 lasts for a limited time and re-infection is possible, it’s crucial to get tested periodically and wear PPE whenever you're in public. FLU SHOTS + COVID TESTING WALK-INS or book an appointment at ALTRURX.COM Call us for free delivery (718)349-9009 Connect with @altruchemists for RX questions. #altruchemists #itsaltru #nycpharmacy #greenpointpharmacy #greenpoint #brooklynpharmacy #brooklyn #lic #queens #bushwick #nyc #newyork #manhattan #williamsburg #healthcare #health #wellness #life #rx #drugstorebeauty #healthylifestyle #happiness #bklyn #greenpointers #greenpointbrooklyn #covid #covid19 #covidtesting #flushot#heal

Just a little reminder to slow down + breath #altruchemists #breathe#relax #sunday