The majority of flu shots are “inactivated,” which means the bacteria is killed and actual pieces of it are put into the shot. The reasoning for this is to let your body know to be on the lo... Read more
Q: What are some ways to treat and prevent canker sores in your mouth? A: A canker sore is an ulcer in the soft tissue of your mouth that is painful and irritating. They are not contagious... Read more
Q: My teenage son just had a round rash show up on his shoulder. What should we do about it? A: It sound like it could be ringworm, which is a common fungal skin infection. It is not actu... Read more
Q: I think my child has pink eye. What should I do about it? A: Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is one of the most common eye conditions in the world. Fortunately, it is also quite treatable.... Read more
Can I take cold medications if I have high blood pressure? Yes, there is a specific medication for colds called Coricidin® HBP that is designed for patients with hypertension (high blood pre... Read more
Q: I have some leftover antibiotics from a dental procedure last year. Can I take these to treat what I think is a sinus infection today? A: No, you should NEVER use antibiotics that were n... Read more
Question: All the changes in weather lately have really messed with my allergies this year. I have been taking Benadryl to treat it, but it is really making me drowsy at work. Are there an... Read more
Drugs are recalled as a way to protect the public from FDA-regulated products that are found to be potentially harmful or defective in some way. Recalls are categorized in the following thr... Read more