Let's start with the flu. We are prescribing antiviral medications for the flu pretty liberally right now, but ideally, they should be started within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. And certain people really should be treated, including young children, pregnant women, the elderly,...
Fever, body aches, and headache: Start taking a fever reducer like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) to help keep your fever and aches in check so you’re more comfortable. Dr. Van Groningen says that you can also alternate taking acetaminophen and ibuprofen to get better, round-...
Will oral therapeutics be available quickly enough to blunt a potential Omicron surge in December 2021 and January 2022? How will drug–drug interactions with ritonavir be managed for PAXLOVID use? Can mutagenicity concerns in pregnant women for molnupiravir be managed to ensure patient safety ...
“Things to be aware of are our personal risk factors and [if] you may have to be around high-risk people,” Khabbaza said. If you—or someone you regularly see—have an increased risk of a bad outcome from COVID, like severe disease or death, you should test if you’re experiencing...
WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, speaks with U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, MD, about the urgent need to address a growing health worker burnout crisis across the country. Exploring Paxlovid as a Treatment Option for COVID-19 ...
Hi, we have a 7 week old who has suddenly decided she only wants me or either grandma to nurse her to sleep. She screams every time her dad tries. Up until a week ago when he got sick she was happily taking an expressed bottle once a day and settling for him. He had a few days...
Will oral therapeutics be available quickly enough to blunt a potential Omicron surge in December 2021 and January 2022? How will drug–drug interactions with ritonavir be managed for PAXLOVID use? Can mutagenicity concerns in pregnant women for molnupiravir be managed to ensure patient safety ...
taking regular at-home tests, isolating post-exposure, starting treatments like paxlovid if you have access to them, and wearing a high-quality mask can help keep you and your community safe—but there are simple steps that shouldn’t be forgotten, and that you should take to protect your ...
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Will oral therapeutics be available quickly enough to blunt a potential Omicron surge in December 2021 and January 2022? How will drug–drug interactions with ritonavir be managed for PAXLOVID use? Can mutagenicity concerns in pregnant women for molnupiravir be managed to ensure patient safety ...