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Does my son need a booster shot for chicken pox?

My son first got his chicken pox vaccine when he was a year old, but now that he's 5, his doctor gave him a booster vaccine. Was this booster really necessary? I felt it was...
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Can an infection be causing recurrent fever?

My daughter has a recurrent fever. She first tested for the flu, but she didn't have it at all. Now a few days later, she keeps having a fever that only goes down a little with...
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What should we do for my son's staph infection?

My son's 10 years old, and I think he may have a staph infection. He has a fever and a rash that's really blistery. But the area of the rash is small so we're not sure. What...
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Is there any vaccine for tuberculosis?

I want my son to receive a vaccination for tuberculosis. Is there any vaccine for tuberculosis? If yes, how effective is this vaccine today?
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How long is mono contagious?

My son has mono, and he contracted it from his girlfriend. Is it contagious? If yes, how long will he be contagious for?
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Are there any home remedies for mononucleosis?

My son is only 3 year old, and he has mononucleosis. I think he had gotten this infection from his preschool. Our doctor says we can treat this mostly at home but right now he...
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How long do swine flu shots last?

Me and my kids got the swine flu shot last year. Do we need to get them again this year? If yes, why would we need to get them twice?
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If my son is vaccinated, he won't get measles right?

My area has a measles outbreak, and I'm just worrying about my son because his friend was just diagnosed with it. He was vaccinated when he was a younger, so I think my son would...
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Why is my daughter getting bronchitis so frequently?

Every time my daughter has been sick this season, it always turns into bronchitis. It either starts from a cold, or something similar to that, and then by the time we take her...
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Is flu season bad this year?

It seemed like flu season was a lot worse last year, with a high amount of deaths and a high amount of people contracting it. This year, it doesn't seem as bad. I don't really...
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What's the best way to prevent mono?

There's a mono outbreak in my daughter's school, and I would really love for my daughter to not get it. What's the best way to prevent this disease?
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How effective is the tuberculosis vaccine?

My daughter just received her vaccine for tuberculosis. How effective is this vaccine today? Would she need a booster vaccine in the future?
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Is hand foot mouth disease a recurrent infection in kids?

My daughter was diagnosed with hand-foot-mouth-disease repeatedly from her preschool. Is this usually a recurring infection? What can I do to prevent it?
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What is the best way to treat lice in kids?

Lice is going around in my child's school, and my child just got diagnosed with it as well. I have the shampoo and conditioner to treat it. Is there anything else I can do to...
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Is there any vaccination for swine flu?

There have been a few cases of swine flu in my area. Is there any vaccination that I can give my son to prevent him from getting it?
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How do I prevent bed bugs?

My son was in college and came home with bed bug bits all over his legs. I called his campus immediately, and they're taking care of his dorm while he's home for winter break....
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Is the zika virus infectious?

Is the Zika virus infection an airborne infection or does it only spread due to a mosquito bite? And also, if I'm planning to be pregnant this year, should I stay away from the...
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Is hand foot mouth disease dangerous?

My child's preschool has an outbreak of hand-foot-mouth disease. Is this dangerous? How can I prevent my child from getting it?
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How long should my son stay home with the chicken pox?

My son has the chicken pox, and I have him at home until it goes away. Approximately when should I send him back to school?
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Is there a natural treatment for strep throat in kids?

My son is allergic to penicillin and has strep throat. The doctor gave him amoxicillin, but we don't want to use antibiotics altogether. Apart from antibiotics, are there any...
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