It’s National Immunization Awareness Month, and that means doctors, medical personnel, and local authorities are working hard trying to raise awareness about the importance of vaccines. One of the important vaccines every adult should consider getting this year, if they haven’t gotten it recently, is the Whooping Cough or Pertussis booster shot.
Why is it important to get a Pertussis booster shot?
Pertussis can easily be spread to infants before they have time to be immunized against the illness. Pertussis, while uncomfortable but not particularly threatening to adults, can be quite difficult for newborns/infants to fight off.
Even if you were vaccinated
Heartburn Medications
by Jessica B. July 3rd, 2012 | Medication
Heartburn is a common problem that can cause discomfort, bad breath, breathing problems, sore throat, and a wide variety of other symptoms. Â This can make it difficult to conduct normal everyday activities. There are many medications that can treat the symptoms of heartburn in most patients. Ideally, you should discuss treatment with your doctor before beginning to take any medication.
Antacids:Â These work by neutralizing stomach acid, and they are taken after a meal when symptoms present. They can be used to treat heartburn and also indigestion. Antacids are usually best for short term treatment, as they can have many
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Antacids:Â These work by neutralizing stomach acid, and they are taken after a meal when symptoms present. They can be used to treat heartburn and also indigestion. Antacids are usually best for short term treatment, as they can have many
Hand Washing Increases Happiness
by Lori Sciame June 25th, 2012 | Prevention
You've seen it before, I'm sure. Â You're in a public restroom, maybe at a busy airport, or at an amusement park, and a person steps out of the stall and leaves without so much as looking at the sink. Â I don't know about you, but each time I see that happen, my heart sinks. Â This is because one of the simplest ways to prevent the spread of illness wasn't taken advantage of once again.
Yes, folks, simply washing your hands with soap and warm water was heralded as one of the biggest steps in preventing sickness in the field of
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Yes, folks, simply washing your hands with soap and warm water was heralded as one of the biggest steps in preventing sickness in the field of
Folic Acid and Children
by Dean Heller MD June 1st, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
I took folic acid with my prenatal vitamins, but now I am hearing that I should be giving my child folic acid, as it decreases risk of certain diseases, such as cancer. Is that true, and should I be giving my child a supplement of folic acid?
There is some truth behind this. There is research that has shown that the incidence of certain types of chldhood cancers, such as Wilms tumor, are decreased when there is folic acid supplementation. The FDA mandated folic acid supplementation in food in 1998, so it is included in cereals, breads, and rice. It
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There is some truth behind this. There is research that has shown that the incidence of certain types of chldhood cancers, such as Wilms tumor, are decreased when there is folic acid supplementation. The FDA mandated folic acid supplementation in food in 1998, so it is included in cereals, breads, and rice. It
Saunas and Exercise Prevent Colds
by R. Carnavale May 31st, 2012 | Common Conditions, Exercise
Did you know that the common cold is the illness you will experience most frequently throughout your life? Here are two easy ways to prevent a cold, and, if you’re already coming down with one, reduce symptoms - twice weekly sauna bathing and regular exercise.
Researchers say that using a sauna at least twice a week speeds recovery from a cold, and it may cut the risk of catching one in half. Though scientists are uncertain as to how resting in a sauna helps, there’s a general consensus that dry heat may strengthen the immune system. People in a sauna
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Researchers say that using a sauna at least twice a week speeds recovery from a cold, and it may cut the risk of catching one in half. Though scientists are uncertain as to how resting in a sauna helps, there’s a general consensus that dry heat may strengthen the immune system. People in a sauna