Tag: "flu"
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Setting the Record Straight- 8 Cold and Flu Myths
Setting the Record Straight- 8 Cold and Flu Myths
Flu Vaccines, Going out in the Cold & No Fever Cold & Flu Myth #1 – You can catch the flu from the flu vaccine – The flu vaccine shot cannot give you the flu, because it contains inactivated form of the virus. (1 & 3) The nasal spray flu vaccine does contain live weakened [...]
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How to Manage a Cold During Pregnancy
How to Manage a Cold During Pregnancy
With all of the physical changes that come along with pregnancy, the last thing any of us wants to deal with is a cold, but because the immune system is suppressed during pregnancy, it is not uncommon to develop a cold or flu during this time. With so many things off limits it's hard to know what you can take and what you have to steer clear of so we came up with a list of safe at home remedies to help alleviate your symptoms and get you back to feeling good.
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Is Baby Aspirin Safe for My Child?
Is Baby Aspirin Safe for My Child?
Many of us grew up taking the little, pink, chewable baby aspirin. Our mothers would give us a dose to treat fever or pain. In the 80s, many doctors and the Centers for Disease Control became aware of the risk of giving aspirin to children and teenagers and the development of Reye’s Syndrome. While aspirin [...]