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My son had flu, but we don't know kind; does he need a vaccination?

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:35:49 GMT

In the emergency room recently, my 14-month-old son got a diagnosis of influenza A, but he wasn't tested for H1N1. He has recovered after nine days of fever and other symptoms, but we are unsure going forward whether to seek the regular or swine flu vaccine for him. Any suggestions?

Could I have rabies? I may have been bitten by a bat

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:21:06 GMT

Last night, I was walking out from work late at night, and all of a sudden, out of nowhere, a bat sitting on the parking lot lawn charged toward me and within seconds flew very close to me. I did not have time to react or realize what happened or if it touched me.

Do severe herpes outbreaks increase my cancer risk?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:18:51 GMT

I have HSV-1 and HSV-2. I found out that my outbreaks are now forming from the inside lining of my genital area, which is all the way in the vagina. My question is -- does this mean my outbreaks are becoming severe, and am I more susceptible to cancer? And what's the best treatment for HSV-2?

Why haven't I started menopause -- I'm 55?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:11:56 GMT

I have just turned 55 and am still having a regular, clockwork period every single 28 days. It lasts only three to four days, but it is still there! Is there any danger in having this go on so long? I was approximately 13 years old when I started, and here I still am! I have no symptoms of menopause at all.

Is the H1N1 shot containing thimerosal safe for my 1-year-old?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:40:42 GMT

My pediatrician's office has only the H1N1 flu nasal spray vaccine and the shot that contains thimerosal. I would like my 1-year-old son to receive the vaccine. Since he is too young for the nasal spray, is it better for him to get the shot with thimerosal or wait for the shot without the preservative?

Is 10 months too young to repair an undescended testicle?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:28:10 GMT

My 10-month-old baby boy is having surgery for an undescended testicle. Is he too young to put him through surgery or should I go ahead with it? Should I give him more time for the testicle to descend?

Could my cough and sore throat be a reaction to the flu vaccine?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:40:48 GMT

I received the flu shot but about 10 days later came down with a painful cough, headache, fatigue and sore throat, but no fever. Is this a reaction to the flu shot? It's miserable!

Could my cough and sore throat be a reaction to the flu vaccine?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:33:57 GMT

I received the flu shot but about 10 days later came down with a painful cough, headache, fatigue and sore throat, but no fever. Is this a reaction to the flu shot? It's miserable!

What is causing my daughter's ringworm?

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:14:30 GMT

My daughter has had ringworm for about a month. It is getting worse. She used a cream. What causes ringworm? We don't have pets.

Should teen boys check testicles regularly?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:28:33 GMT

At my teenage son's recent visit to the pediatrician, he was advised to check his testicles regularly. Is this necessary? I don't remember being told this when I was growing up.