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Does my son need any more vaccines after hepatitis vaccine?

My son is going to get the vaccine for hepatitis. I realize he'll need more vaccines in the future, but I want to know if he'll need multiple doses of this vaccine after the...

Why has my mother stopped eating in hospice?

My mother is in hospice care right now, but she's refusing to eat. I talked to her nurse and physician about it, and both said that it's not uncommon. Why has this happened?...

What is the best kind of vitamins for kids?

There are different kinds of vitamins to choose from, and I have no idea which one to choose for my child. What is the best kind of vitamins for kids that you recommend?

Fever after vaccine. What do I do?

My son just had a vaccine for the chicken pox, and just a day after it, he has a fever. His fever is not high and only 100. 5. Is this normal? What should I do?

Bactrim uses?

Can Bactrim be used for a spider bite?

Does alcohol cause blood pressure to drop?

My father is 66, and he drank alcohol yesterday. Today his blood pressure dropped significantly. Could this be because of the alcohol?

Can high blood pressure cause nosebleeds?

I'm 45 years old with high blood pressure. A nurse, a few years ago, diagnosed with me with it, but I also never managed it properly since then. But I noticed that I get nosebleeds...

What's the best way to take my blood pressure at home?

I have issues with high blood pressure, and I want to keep it in check so that it doesn't cause any complications. I want to start taking my blood pressure at home to monitor....

Feeling the onset of a cold. Is it okay to take Theraflu?

I'm feeling an onset of a cold--I've been coughing on and off and I have a slight sore throat. I don't think it's serious because I'm not feverish at all and I'm not experiencing...

How long should I exercise if I want to lose weight?

I'm trying to lose weight right now, and I think the best way to do this is by turning my life around--like exercising and dieting. Mainly exercising. I want to lose 30 lbs by...

Should I switch my mother's doctor to a geriatrician?

My mother is nearing 70 years old, and we still both go to the same doctor. I think she should go to someone who specializes in patients her age, but she doesn't get what the...

What is ideal to put in a bath for a bed ridden patient?

My mother is bed ridden and we are taking care of her at home. What antiseptic is ideal to put in her bath water to ensure she is infection free?

Should I get the flu shot this year?

I had the flu shot last year, and I contracted the flu anyway. It was pretty bad, and I've never felt so sick in my life. Is it worth it getting the flu shot this year?

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