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Shots for Girls 9-26
Asked by P.B. from Boston
on February 26, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone had tried or has looked into the shot for cervical cancer that can be given to girls between the ages of 9-26
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- The other women have given lots of good information so I'm just going to tell you what my gynocologist said. According to him and some other doctors I've talked to, al...
- Hi, it is definitaly something to look into HPV has 40 diffrent virus's the shot only protects against 4 of them the 4 they protect against are the ones that put you ...
- Hi, my obgyn suggested I get it for my 11yr old, but her dr. said she could wait another year, to see if insurance will pay for it. She said as long as they get it bef...
How Do You Handle Shots with a Three-Year Old?
Asked by C.N. from Denver
on August 17, 2009
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I'm taking my newly-turned-three-year-old to the pediatrician this week. I've been reading her books and she has been in very recently with me when I took my 2 month o...
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- Hi C., I didn't read your other responses so sorry for repeats. She will be looking at your behavior as a cue for how she should feel in the situation. If you are upt...
- I explain it very frankly in the dr office after they've done the exam and they're sending the nurse in to do the vaccine. I just tell my son (two and a half) that the...
- I have always told my kids in advance when they are getting shots at their next appointment. They freak out and ask why and I explain the purposes of vaccinations, and...
Flu Mist
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on November 10, 2008
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Has anyone given thier toddler the flu mist over the shot? Any reactions or side effects? I am considering the mist for my just turned 2 son. He does not do well with ...
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- The difference between the flu shot and the flu mist is a big difference indeed. The flu shot contains a "dead" flu virus. While the flu mist contains a "live" flu vir...
- My son is almost 4 and had the Mist last year and this year and no side effects or anything. He was definitely exposed to the flu last year (roommate and daughter had...
- I would not give the mist simply because it is a live, weakened virus. Everything people used to complain about with the shot - how it gave some of them the flu - can...
Seeking Allergy Shot Information
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on July 10, 2008
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My almost 5 year old son was just tested again for allergies. We just found out he's allergic to trees, mold, and grass. He also has some food allergies. The allerg...
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- I started getting them when I was 8 b/c I could not stop coughing (deep like a man) which caused a raw throat. I got them for 4 years and they definitely helped...for...
- My son is now 16 but when he was 4 I finally took him to an allergist. he was always sick! Bronchitis - asthma - upper resp infections - sinus infections etc... It ...
- We have been doing allergy drops (from home - totally non-invasive) through Dr. Fredrick Hult in McHenry, IL. I am rather impressed with the results. My daughter is ...
Reaction to Immunizations???
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on June 12, 2009
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My 4.5 month old son had his 4 month boosters a week ago. Since his shots, he has been experiencing episodes of edema/water retention in his legs, feet, arms, and han...
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- You should report this to the vaccine reaction system. I think the abbreviation is VAERS or something similar. I would also look for a doctor who is willing to listen...
- Hi J. sorry to hear about your sons reactions to the immunizations. I sure wouldn't let the doctors convince you of something you don't believe. Check out http://www...
- I'm sorry your little guy doesn't feel well, kids' illnesses are tough on the mamas. Do the docs or tests say WHY he has severe edema and elevated BP? I'm sure his i...
Allergy Shots
Asked by L.H. from Boston
on December 14, 2008
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Hi
My daughter (7 year old) has had an allergy test and is allergic to cats (we have 2 in the home) among grass, and trees. The doctors suggest getting rid of the c...
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- I took allergy shots myself -- started them in high school and took them through early adulthood. I had extremely severe allergies. I have not had one in about 10 ye...
- hey L., I have an 8 year old boy and he too has alergies to cats and dogs plus mold and pollin and feathers and few other small things... We have had a dog in our h...
- get a really good air purifier for her bedroom and try to keep the cats out of there as much as possible.
Looking for a Good, Reasonable and Caring Vet
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on August 5, 2008
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Hi all,
I am looking for a vet in the HEB area that is good, reasonable and caring. I have been to a few around here and have not been very happy. I have a new ...
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- Dr B (his real last name is a bit difficult to pronounce) at the 183 Animal Hospital in Irving. Even though it isn't in HEB it is right off the freeway and very easy ...
- We just took our dog in - first time- to the Brown Trail Animal Hospital in Bedford - Beautiful facility and the staff and docs were just amazing. J. D.
- The hurst animal clinic is good. they took such great care of my rott when i had him. they really love dogs. they are husband and wife who run the place.
Vitamin K and Antibiotic Wipes
Asked by D. from Detroit
on August 11, 2009
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Hi there. Is anyone aware of one's ability to waive/postpone the Vitamin K shot and antibiotic wipes that are given to infants hours after birth? I heard Beaumont wi...
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- D. - You definitely have the right to waive/postpone the Vitamin K shot - and with good reason! I work with a midwife/doula that can probably help you with those ques...
- I had my children at Providence Hospital in Southfield in the birthing center and last a C-section and asked for no drops and they did it. No questions asked. My first...
- Just another Government interference! Read up on Vitamin K, the dosage infants receive and the lifelong side effects. I think Child Protective Services should be cal...
Febrile Sezuires
Asked by K.D. from Boston
on April 25, 2009
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In june last year my son got his Dtap shot and had a sezuire. He was diagnoised with Febrile sezuires. Since then he has had several prolonged sezuires and these "epis...
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- K. I am an occupational therapist who does CranioSacral Therapy. I see a lot of children who have had reactions to vaccines. I would recommend doing some research...
- Oh boy, do I know how scary it can be to watch your baby dissapear into a seizure. My 5 year old has had 5 seizures, starting at 8 months old...classified as 'complex...
- Hi, My son is now 29 yrs old and fine. He had the same. He had the first seizure we actually saw when he was 4 yrs old. i think he had had others, but we just didn...
I Haven't Really Stopped Bleeding
Asked by K.A. from Kalamazoo
on September 24, 2006
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I had my son 7 weeks ago. I stopped bleeding at the most for like 3 days. The rest of the time I have been bleeding or spotting. Even the spotting seems to be heavy...
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- take care of your self God loves you
- K., I bled for 8 weeks after my first baby. And the only thing that slowed it down was the birth control pill. I was freaking out, but the doctors said it's normal,...
- K. - I had this same exact thing happen to me. I continued to bleed and I finally went back in to the dr. They did an ultrasound out of concern that some of my babi...
