So who’s to say that your average person who’s just received the flu shot is not feeling a bit invincible and protected– after all that’s why most of us believe we’re getting the flu shot in the first place–to avoid getting the flu. So they’re not washing their hands as oft...
In special cases (see "Flu Chemoprophylaxis"), antivirals may be prescribed in addition to or instead of influenza vaccine as a preventive treatment (prophylaxis) during flu season. These drugs include the class known as neuraminidase inhibitors and the newer class, polymerase acidic (PA) ...
Stay hydrated.Especially when you’re on chemo, water helps flush out toxins. Becoming dehydrated is a major reason that many cancer patients have to go to the emergency room. Vomiting or diarrhea may cause dehydration, leading to an imbalance in electrolytes. If the imbalance in electrolytes be...
And if you are taking chemo one of the problems is thrombosis and vitamin D3 helps to control this issue as well.” What this paragraph says is that vitamin D raises the innate immune system to fight all pathogens including viruses. This reminds me that I need to do a post on the ...
Falling leaves, pumpkins and cooler temperatures signal a change of seasons, and with the seasonal change comes a host of nasty germs. One of the nastiest of them all is the influenza virus. This germ spreads rapidly every year and can affect all ages. In the very young and in the aged...
Egg allergies are no longer a contraindication for influenza vaccination, but intranasal mists won't be an alternative for the shot during this year's flu ... RR Zimlich - 《Contemporary Pediatrics Econsult》 被引量: 0发表: 2016年 Prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines: rec...
Bostrom: “Although I’ve had patients concerned about getting chemo, this is the first time I’ve ever had to report someone.” Source: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Cancer… #7 – If you’re blasted by the mainstream media for supporting a mother’s right to protect her teenage son ...