Many chemists are finding that their sales are rising as the Swine flu virus infects more. Most of the chemists are seeing items like wipes, hand gels and thermometers all sell out, however, many are also promoting nutritional supplements.
This doesn't sound too bad that they are just trying to boost their sales. However, when you think that they are only trying to boost sales because people are scared of swine flu. Many people believe that because pharmacies are promoting these digestive supplements, they actually help you to avoid swine flu. Really there is very little evidence to support the fact that they help to prevent swine flu.
A poster was placed into many pharmacy windows the other day reading: 100,000 new cases predicted per day by the end of August according to the Government. Bio-Glucan helps to maintain a healthy immune system, the body's natural defences against infection.'. This is simply another way for chemists to get more money out of the virus.
It's these sorts of problems that result in people thinking they are going to die from swine flu and they need to buy all these un-needed products. The scaremongering has also led to many people eating more healthy food. No doubt this will help Marks and Spencers sell their new ACE pepper. This is the only pepper to contain your daily guided amount of vitamins A, C and E. Before now vitamin E was only really found in items like nuts.
Despite the news reporting how are the best ways to prevent the spread of the flu. There will always be people who don't believe them and choose to buy all these products based on the views of pharmacists. I wouldn't be surprised if it went so far that they said Silicea Gastro Gel would help protect you from swine flu!