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Tylenol, autism and pregnancy: what you need to know
Tylenol, autism and pregnancy: what you need to know
You’ve heard a lot recently about Tylenol, also known by the generic name acetaminophen, and what effects it might have on unborn babies. Government officials suggested that taking Tylenol during p...
Adult vaccinations
Adult vaccinations
Adult vaccinations are just as important as childhood immunizations. Being an adult doesn’t make you immune to certain illnesses, and staying up to date on recommended vaccines is a key p...
Childhood Vaccines: What They Are and Why Your Child Needs Them
Childhood Vaccines: What They Are and Why Your Child Needs Them
A vaccine is a preventive treatment for certain medical diseases. These are diseases that are caused by infections and spread from person-to-person. Vaccines contain a weakened version of the infec...
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
During the COVID-19 pandemic, public-private partnerships produced a novel vaccine for COVID-19. While COVID-19 is no longer a pandemic, the virus still persists much like influenza. Vaccines for C...
Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Options
Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Options
Learn how mRNA and non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccines work and talk with your doctor to choose the best option for you. Why Vaccination Still Matters Protecting Yourself and Others Staying up to date on yo...
Vaccinations
Which Vaccinations Do I Really Need?
I like to talk through the benefits and potential risks of vaccines with my patients. These conversations help them feel more confident about getting recommended vaccinations. And this isn’t just t...
A prescription bottle containing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine spills out onto a table.
Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medicines
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medicines you can take for pain relief. They are often sold over the counter (OTC). This means you can buy them without a prescription from your do...
Nasal spray
Nasal Sprays: How to Use Them Correctly
Nasal sprays are liquid medicines you spray into your nose. They are used to help relieve congestion (stuffiness) in your nose. Congestion is often a symptom of a cold or allergies. Path to improve...
Bottles of otc pain relievers including ibuprofen, aspirin, and acetaminophen in a medicine cabinet
Pain Relievers: Understanding Your OTC Options
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are medicines you can buy at a store, without a prescription from your doctor. They can decrease or stop pain. They can also lower fevers. But not all pain rel...
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Drug-Food Interactions
A drug-food interaction occurs when your food and medicine interfere with one another. Interactions can happen with both prescription and over-the-counter medicines. These include antacids, vitamin...