It can be a labor of love, and sometimes a job of necessity. A total of about 43 million U.S. adults provide…
WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Doctors in Brazil report that a man infected with Zika developed a potentially severe eye condition, in another sign that the dreaded virus can harm vision in both babies and adults. “Zika patients should report every single symptom to their doctors, especially if they present with any kind […]
By now we know that Zika is dangerous for pregnant women and their future babies. The virus can cause devastating birth defects. But what about for infections after babies are born? Or in older children? Is Zika a danger for them? So far, all the evidence suggests probably not. But there are a few caveats. […]
It’s time to brace the kids who don’t like getting their flu shots for some disappointing news. A panel of vaccination experts advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made the surprising recommendation late Wednesday that FluMist Quadrivalent, the nasal spray vaccine that protects against influenza, should no longer be used. It turns out […]
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