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Chickenpox: Frequently Asked Questions
Chickenpox's frequently asked questions will clear your doubts on how to manage this viral infection appropriately.
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What is in those Vaccines: Part VII?
Don't want to get the chickenpox? Then click above to find out how to protect yourself.
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Chickenpox Explained
Read the article that explains chickenpox symptoms, age range, complications, and treatment options.
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All About Chicken Pox
Chickenpox or Varicella is caused by the virus Varicella zoster . It is usually a disease of childhood, but can occur in adulthood too.
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Pregnancy and Chickenpox
Exposure to chickenpox during pregnancy can cause serious problems for infants of non-immune mothers. Serologic tests for immunity can allay many fears.
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Chickenpox Basics
Chickenpox (Varicella) is a highly contagious acute viral infection that is worldwide in distribution, and is preventable by vaccination.
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Shingles Basics
In about 10%-20% of cases, chickenpox is followed later in life by shingles, characterized by a painful rash.
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Chicken Pox - Another Vaccine and Another Potential Problem
More and more evidence is being discovered that another mandatory vaccine causes more harm than good. Find out what one state is doing about it.
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Turmeric...Age Old Remedy or Modern Marvel?
Modern science has transported Turmeric beyond it's venerable position as an 'ancient esteemed medicinal' into that of a Modern Medical Marvel. From treating Cancer to Carpal Tunnel, find out what this Wonder of the Eastern Herbs can do for you...
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How to Manage Shingles
Learning how to manage shingles or herpes zoster is essential as it can be a very debilitating disease. Shingles vaccine helps in reducing the severity and complications.
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Vaccinations Many Adults are Missing
Adults are not getting the vaccinations they need to keep from getting serious diseases, and are leaving themselves vulnerable to serious illness.
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What are Shingles?
Shingles, a neurological illness, is the adult resurfacing of the chickenpox virus. The zoster-varicella virus lies dormant in a person who had childhood chickenpox.
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Do You Need the Shingles Vaccine?
A vaccine for adults over 60 has been approved to prevent, but not cure, a shingles outbreak. It is called Zostavax, by Merck.
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Herpes Simplex and Varicella Zoster
Herpes simplex and varicella zoster are associated with their own clinical manifestations.
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When is it Time to Get an Eye Exam?
Read the article explaining the importance of getting an eye exam.
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Childhood Rashes & DNA Virus Infection
These infectious rashes caused by DNA viruses most often occur during childhood, and include varicella zoster, fifth disease, and exanthem subitum.
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Getting Blisters from Infections
Blisters are very common among people. Read on to find out how to deal with blisters properly.
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Reye's Syndrome
Once a dreaded complication of childhood viral illnesses, Reye's syndrome has become a rarity in the United States. Early recognition is the key to proper treatment.
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Childhood Rashes & RNA Virus Infection
German Measles (rubella) and Rubeola (measles) are similar childhood infectious rashes caused by RNA viruses.
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Is Shingles Vaccine Effective?
Shingles vaccine is effective in preventing and reducing the incidence, severity, duration and complications of herpes zoster.
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Keeping Infant Infections at Bay
Read on a few tips that could help prevent infections causing harm to your baby or infant.
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Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a common, self limiting viral infection caused by a pox virus, the molluscum contagiosum virus. It appears as pearly white or skin colored bumps.
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Montana Department of Livestock Shoots First Wild Buffalo
A majestic bull buffalo was shot today on Forest Service land (Red Canyon) outside of West Yellowstone, Montana. (New updates Dec 7)
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Koebner Phenomenon in Psoriasis
Koebner phenomenon in psoriasis, also known as isomorphic response, refers to the induction of new psoriasis skin lesions following local trauma or injury to the skin.
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Understanding Transverse Myelitis
Tranverse myelitis is an inflammatory neurological condition that can occur in multiple sclerosis, vasculitis and other autoimmune conditions.
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Alternative Vaccination Schedules
Alternative vaccination schedules incorporate selective and delayed vaccination to reduce the risks of adverse reactions and vaccine injury.
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Vaccines and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Understanding vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases is an important step in making informed decisions regarding vaccinations.
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Donating Your Breast Milk
How you can donate your breast milk to help premature babies this Christmas.
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Handling Fever At The Daycare
How to handle fever at the day care.
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How to Boost A Child's Immune System
Parents can do several things to boost a child's immune system in order to protect against infectious diseases and minimize chances of adverse vaccine reactions.
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How to Get Rid of Dark Circles Around the Eyes
Dark circles around the eyes, also known as periorbital melanosis or periorbital hyperpigmentation, is a common cosmetic problem, seen more in females than in males.
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Pathophysiology and Management of Tetanus
Tetanus is one of the conditions that a person can be vaccinated for. What exactly is it?
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The Prevention of Pneumonia
Preventing pneumonia is a smooth and straightforward process if preventive measures are taken promptly.
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What are Viruses?: A close look at the smallest of microorganisms
Viruses are everywhere and infect nearly every living thing. Even bacteria get virus infections. Click above to find out more.
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"A Cancer Quiz"
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Cancer-Killing Viruses
Viruses that kill cancer cells but not normal cells.
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Hunting For Green Treasure
During the depression, hordes of people would comb the woods and byways for this elusive green treasure. It became a very important staple in the meager meals of the poor. Later, through scientific discoveries and researching the history of the plant, it was found to have very valuable properties which today holds a promise for one of the worlds most dreaded diseases, AIDS.
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My Vaccine Manifesto
I wrote this in response to recent questions regarding our decision not to vaccinate our children.
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Researchers Find Weak Spot in Anthrax Bacterium
Even the feared anthrax bacterium has a weak spot. Some researchers found that weak spot using an old foe of the anthrax bacterium. Click on the title to find out more.
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Smallpox
This article explains the precautionary measures emergency personnel should take to prevent unnecessary exposure to smallpox.
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Blisters: Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Blisters are fairly common, but have you ever thought about why they occur and what you can do about them?
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Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection
Most people are aware of the disability that can be caused by Down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, or even neural tube defects, but many have never heard of CMV.
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Flu Vaccine Availability, Kinds and Choices
For those with egg allergies there is an alternative flu vaccine and for those who prefer a nasal spray attenuated virus, rather than be injected, there is a choice.
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Hay Fever & Injections On The NHS
What is hay fever, what causes hay fever, what should you do if you think you have hayfever, is there an injection available on the NHS and who qualifies for this?
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How Viruses and Bacteria Infect Human Hosts
Both bacteria and viruses can cause disease. However, these two types of infectious agents achieve their pathogenicity in different ways.
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Immunosuppressant Drugs
Immunosuppressant medications help prevent organ rejection in transplants and reduce inflammation and autoantibody production in patients with autoimmune disorders.
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Measles Making a Comeback
Measles was declared "eliminated" from the US in 2000-yet measles cases in 2008 are more than double the annual average for all other years since 2000.
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Shingles at a Glance
A brief explanation of this disease, with included natural therapies and remedies.
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Stress, Skin Injury, Infection and Psoriasis
Among the many triggers of psoriasis, stress, local skin injury and systemic infections play important roles in the pathogenesis of the disease.
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Vaccinations and Autoimmune Disease
A connection between canine vaccines and autoimmune diseases offers insight into autoimmune conditions in humans.
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